BMW i7 M70 vs. Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan: Which Luxury EV Wins?

Time to put my spin on the BMW i7 M70 vs. Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan debate, the battle of the luxury electric titans.

Let’s be real—five years ago, the idea of an electric luxury sedan getting the full-throated M or AMG treatment would’ve sounded like borderline heresy. But here we are, my friends, staring straight at two electric titans—The BMW i7 M70 xDrive, and Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan. Two legendary automotive divisions, two electric masterpieces. But here’s the real question: which one truly deserves your love (and your hard-earned money)?

Both of these elite Bavarian and Affalterbach creations claim to merge ultimate luxury with spine-tingling performance, all while quietly humming around town like stealthy spaceships. Yet, beneath the futuristic silence is a genuine battle for the hearts—and garages—of the enthusiast crowd.

Let’s dive in and see who reigns supreme.

Round 1: All About the Numbers—Power, Torque, and Thrills

Facts first—because bragging rights always start on paper. BMW’s i7 M70 packs a dual-motor setup that pushes out an astonishing 650 horsepower and a jaw-dropping 811 pound-feet of torque when engaging launch control. BMW claims 0 to 60 mph takes just 3.5 seconds. In a two-and-a-half-ton luxury flagship? That’s impressively quick.

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On the other side, we’ve got Merc’s AMG EQS Sedan. If you thought the BMW’s numbers were wild, hold your coffee cup. The AMG EQS delivers up to 751 horsepower and a mind-melting 752 pound-feet of torque in Boost Mode. AMG clocks 0-60 mph runs in a blistering 3.4 seconds—edging the i7 by just a tenth. But hey, a tenth still counts, right?

The bottom line? Both cars send your head snapping into the seat like a rabid catapult launch, and in terms of straight-line speed, it’s seriously splitting hairs. However, if numbers matter—AMG gets a slight, but brag-worthy edge in a drag race.

Round 2: Handling, Feel, and the Soul Factor

But let’s be honest: the world isn’t just straight lines. Enthusiasts crave a car that dances through corners, talks through its steering wheel, and engages us at every twisty road. Here, the philosophies diverge.

BMW M cars are historically synonymous with surgical accuracy, while also flattering your driving skills. Thankfully, the i7 M70 upholds this tradition admirably. Equipped with rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension, active roll stabilization, and a heavily retuned M-specific chassis, it corners with surprising finesse.

Sure, it’s not going to dance like an E46 M3 that ship has sailed a long time ago before we started ramming screens into everything, but considering it weighs nearly 6,000 pounds, the agility is downright remarkable. BMW manages to retain some of the feel, that enthusiasts love. You can’t help but grin while thrashing this beast through mountain passes.

The Mercedes-AMG EQS sedan takes a slightly different tack, fully embracing its role as a super luxury rocketship. Although AMG squeezes every drop of sportiness from the EQS architecture with improved damping, rear-axle steering, and sport suspension modes, it still feels confidently heavy.

This isn’t necessarily a critique—the EQS embraces the weight and retains that deliciously luxurious AMG composure. It’s a satisfying, if a slightly more isolated, experience that caters more toward effortless touring than backroad excitement.

So, if your priority leans toward involvement, engagement, and feeling connected to the road even when driving a heavy boat… oops I mean EV, then the BMW nudges slightly ahead.

Round 3: Luxury, Interior, and Tech—The Battle of Opulence

Now, let’s talk cabins, or as many enthusiasts call it—the place we actually spend 99% of our driving time.

Both automakers understand luxury… deeply.

The Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan wields a dazzling Hyperscreen dash, stretching across nearly the entire width inside, dripping with futuristic infotainment and graphics. The interior feels like the pinnacle of their current state of tech-art fusion—ambient lighting, meticulous craftsmanship, swathes of buttery leather—you name it. Although fans and owners of the last generation of Mercedes cars have been complaining about the poor plastic quality on some parts that crackle and feel cheap to the touch.

BMW, however, is unmatched when it comes to intricate details, obsessive ergonomics, and just plain build quality. And here again, the i7 M70 does not compromise the high standards set by its 7 Series heritage. Crystal switches, beautifully defined stitching, and supremely comfortable seats keep you cocooned in a first-class lounge. The curved infotainment screen setup running iDrive 8.5 is intuitive and easy to use (even at speed). Also, the rear seat Cinema Screen (yep, a built-in 31-inch display!) drops jaws instantly and makes your passengers feel like VIPs riding first class at 160 mph.

But even as a die-hard M fan, I’ll admit: Mercedes’ Hyperscreen spectacle feels like a splashier, more dramatic showcase of what electric luxury can become. If you crave future-tech flash, AMG might just scratch your itch a bit better here.

Round 4: The Sound of Speed (Or Lack Thereof)

Yes, I’m going there. No V8 or inline-six growl to serenade you here—which is pretty much the only sadness enthusiasts genuinely struggle with when talking performance EVs.

BMW compensates cleverly, using a collaboration with film composer Hans Zimmer, crafting a synthesized soundtrack that changes dynamically with throttle inputs. It’s surprisingly immersive—think cinematic spaceship thrust with orchestral precision.

AMG, however, utilizes a unique soundscape, more aggressive and mechanical, synthesizing a purposeful crackle and rumble at acceleration—conjuring up visions of something fierce and futuristic. It’s equally compelling, slightly less orchestral, somewhat more mechanical, and distinctly AMG-like.

Sound is subjective. Here it’s a tie—both successfully capture distinctive interpretations of electric fury and thrill.

Verdict – BMW i7 M70 vs Mercedes-AMG EQS Sedan: Which Electric Flagship Rules Them All?

Let’s cut to the chase, on paper the AMG EQS offers a tiny edge in speed. But in the real world if we care more about driving enjoyment and everyday usability with hints of luxury, the BMW i7 M70 takes the cake. It elegantly blends M-car DNA, fun-factor, and sophisticated luxury into a coherent package that’s remarkably engaging and seriously impressive given its weight.

Mercedes has built an exhilarating, tech-heavy spaceship, one that pushes boundaries and turns heads everywhere, providing rocket-ship performance wrapped in plush luxury. Yet BMW hits closer to the enthusiast’s mark, balancing outrageous speed with phenomenal composure and genuine driving thrills.

But hey, car enthusiasts rarely agree on everything. And that’s the beauty of it.

Speaking of beauty… you’ll notice I haven’t mentioned the looks of these cars until now, honestly, you know what I’m about to say, and its this: they’re both ugly, certainly not the way the previous models of each of these respective brands have looked in the past. I don’t know what’s worse honestly, the blob-fish looking face of the EQS or that AliExpress Rolls-Royce looking i7.

I dunno, you decide. Which one would you pick—and why?

Because at the end of the day, doesn’t making these tough car choices remind us exactly why we’re passionate about cars in the first place?

I’d choose the BMW i7 M70, simply because of the driving. It should still have a hint of sportiness and responsiveness that we’re so used to from BMWs. I might be wrong tho. Someone who has driven both please let me know how they feel.