Xiaomi SU7 Max vs BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE

Europe's premium electric saloons — the BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE — have long sat around the €64,000–€65,000 mark. The Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD offers comparable hardware (and beats it on several points) for roughly half that price, with a European warranty and CATL batteries. In this article we compare them on price, specifications, warranty and technology.

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In short: why the SU7 Max deserves a look

Xiaomi's first production car isn't a budget model — it's a technology showcase. The SU7 Max AWD combines 673 hp, 830 km of range (CLTC), an 800V architecture and aerodynamics with a Cd of 0.195 — one of the lowest on the market. In Europe, a car of comparable power and class from a German brand will cost you considerably more.

• Price: ~€32,314 (ex-VAT) / ~€38,800 (incl. VAT) versus €64,000+ for the European rivals.
• Warranty: 3 years / 100,000 km across the EU, plus a CATL battery warranty.
• Technology: 800V charging, LiDAR, head-up display, OTA updates — "a car as a gadget".

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Specs and price comparison

The table below brings together the key figures. The European rivals' prices are indicative "from" prices (2026); the Xiaomi SU7 Max price is the warehouse price via china-cars.online.

| Model | Price | Power | Range | Battery / architecture | Warranty | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD | ~€38,800 | 673 hp | 830 km (CLTC) | 101 kWh · 800V · CATL | 3 yr / 100,000 km EU | | BMW i5 eDrive40 | from €64,000 | 340 hp | ~580 km (WLTP) | ~84 kWh · 400V | manufacturer warranty | | Audi A6 e-tron | from €65,000 | 367 hp | ~700 km (WLTP) | ~100 kWh · 800V | manufacturer warranty | | Mercedes EQE | from €65,000 | 292 hp | ~600 km (WLTP) | ~89 kWh · 400V | manufacturer warranty |

Note: range is measured on different cycles (CLTC vs WLTP), so treat the figures as a guide rather than a 1:1 comparison. The key takeaway is that the SU7 Max delivers premium-class power and equipment for a substantially lower price.

Price versus power

For €64,000–€65,000, the BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE offer 292–367 hp. The SU7 Max, at ~€38,800, gives you 673 hp and a 0–100 km/h time of 2.78 seconds — that's hypercar territory at saloon-car money.

Technology

• 800V architecture (like the Audi A6 e-tron) — faster charging than the 400V BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE.
• LiDAR + head-up display as standard.
• OTA updates — the car improves over time, like a smartphone.
• Cd 0.195 aerodynamics — class-leading efficiency.

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Reliability and warranty

The buyer's real question isn't "is it cheap?" but "is it dependable?". Two facts matter here:

1. A 3-year / 100,000 km European warranty with a service network in the EU — the same sense of protection that the German brands provide.
2. CATL batteries — cells from the world's largest EV battery maker, also used by Tesla, BMW and Mercedes. The battery is the most expensive part of the car, and the CATL name means its origin is known and trusted, not anonymous.

For more on how warranties work and why a named manufacturer matters, read our Car warranty guide. For the day-to-day running costs of an EV and charging, see Electric cars in Latvia and EV charging.

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Which one should you choose?

• You want maximum power and range for your money: the Xiaomi SU7 Max — 673 hp and 830 km for ~€38,800.
• You want fast 800V charging: the SU7 Max or the Audi A6 e-tron (the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE are 400V).
• Brand prestige in the EU is your priority: the BMW i5 / Mercedes EQE, but at a considerably higher price.

For a broader overview of Chinese electric cars in Europe, see our Chinese EVs page, and for the detailed Xiaomi SU7 page, see Xiaomi SU7.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Xiaomi SU7 Max cost in Europe?

Around €32,314 ex-VAT (~€38,800 incl. VAT) via china-cars.online, in stock in the EU, with a partner in Latvia and 2–7 day delivery.

Does the Xiaomi SU7 have a European warranty?

Yes — a 3-year / 100,000 km European warranty with a service network in the EU, plus a CATL battery warranty.

How does the SU7 Max differ from the BMW i5?

The SU7 Max offers more power (673 vs 340 hp), greater range, 800V charging (the i5 is 400V) and LiDAR — for roughly half the price of a BMW i5.

What is CATL and why does it matter?

CATL is the world's largest EV battery maker, whose cells are also used by Tesla, BMW and Mercedes. The name signals a known and trusted battery origin.

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Prices and specifications are indicative and reflect china-cars.online data for 2026. Rivals' prices are manufacturer "from" prices. autopase.lv is a partner of china-cars.online.