BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Overview
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sedan | EQS 450+ |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79,300 | $0 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $35,831 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $81,439 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 8 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 473 hp (best) | 402 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 372 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.9 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 860 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,840 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 126 in (best) |
| Length | 189.1 in | 207 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in | 76 in (best) |
| Height | 56.6 in | 60 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW M3 | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | EQS 450+ $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP | — |
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BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 BMW M3 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW M3 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 BMW M3 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ starts lower at $0. Live BMW M3 listings start at $35,831.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW M3 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW M3 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+?
- The 2027 BMW M3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW M3 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+?
- The 2027 BMW M3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (523).