Xiaomi SU7 Max vs BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron & Mercedes EQE: Price, Power & Warranty Compared (2026)
The short answer: The Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD costs €39,100 incl. VAT. The BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE start at €64,000–€65,000 — a saving of about €25,000–€26,000 on the Xiaomi. For that money it delivers 673 hp, 830 km of CLTC range, a 101 kWh CATL 800V battery, LiDAR and a 3-year / 100,000 km EU warranty — out-specifying all three German saloons on power and charging architecture. The trade-off is brand track record, not hardware.
See cars in stock — china-cars.online →→In stock in the EU · 2–7 day delivery · 3-year / 200,000 km EU warranty · CATL batteriesHow much does the Xiaomi SU7 Max cost vs a BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron or Mercedes EQE?
The Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD costs €39,100 incl. VAT through our trusted partner in Latvia, against €64,000 for a BMW i5, €65,000 for an Audi A6 e-tron and €65,000 for a Mercedes EQE. That is a saving of about €25,000–€26,000 on the sticker price.
- Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD: €39,100 incl. VAT
- BMW i5 eDrive40: from ~€64,000
- Audi A6 e-tron: from ~€65,000
- Mercedes EQE: from ~€65,000
A note on pricing: partner prices are incl. 21% VAT — that is already reflected in the €39,100 figure above. The German rivals' prices are manufacturer "from" prices for 2026.
Spec and price comparison: SU7 Max vs the German saloons
Here is the side-by-side. The Xiaomi out-powers all three rivals and matches the Audi on 800V charging while undercutting every car on price.
| Model | Price (incl. VAT) | Power | Range | Battery / architecture | 0–100 km/h | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD | €39,100 | 673 hp | 830 km (CLTC) | 101 kWh · 800V · CATL | 2.78 s | 3 yr / 100,000 km EU |
| BMW i5 eDrive40 | from €64,000 | 340 hp | ~580 km (WLTP) | ~84 kWh · 400V | ~6.0 s | manufacturer warranty |
| Audi A6 e-tron | from €65,000 | 367 hp | ~700 km (WLTP) | ~100 kWh · 800V | ~5.4 s | manufacturer warranty |
| Mercedes EQE | from €65,000 | 292 hp | ~600 km (WLTP) | ~89 kWh · 400V | ~6.4 s | manufacturer warranty |
Note on range: figures use different test cycles — the Xiaomi quotes CLTC (China's optimistic cycle), the Germans quote WLTP (Europe's stricter cycle). Treat the range numbers as a guide, not a 1:1 comparison. Power, price and 0–100 times are directly comparable.
Key terms in one line:
- CLTC = China Light-Duty Test Cycle, the official Chinese range standard; it reads about 10–15% higher than Europe's WLTP for the same car, so expect roughly 700 km of real WLTP-equivalent range from the SU7 Max's 830 km CLTC figure.
- WLTP = Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, the EU's official range and efficiency standard.
- 800V architecture = a high-voltage electrical system that enables much faster DC charging and lighter wiring than the older 400V design; the SU7 Max and Audi A6 e-tron use it, the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE do not.
- CATL = Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., the world's largest EV-battery maker, which also supplies Tesla, BMW and Mercedes.
- LiDAR = a laser-based sensor that builds a 3D map of the road for advanced driver assistance.
How does the SU7 Max out-spec a €65,000 German saloon?
The SU7 Max beats its rivals on the three metrics buyers compare first — power, charging speed and acceleration — for about a third less money.
Power and acceleration
The SU7 Max produces 673 hp (495 kW) and hits 0–100 km/h in 2.78 seconds. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (340 hp), Audi A6 e-tron (367 hp) and Mercedes EQE (292 hp) all sit in the 292–367 hp range and take roughly 5.4–6.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The Xiaomi delivers nearly double the power and sub-3-second acceleration at saloon-car money.
Charging architecture
The SU7 Max uses an 800V architecture, the same high-voltage class as the Audi A6 e-tron, which charges faster than the 400V BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE. On a high-power DC charger this is the difference between a longer coffee stop and a quick top-up.
Technology
- 800V fast charging and a 101 kWh CATL battery rated at 830 km CLTC.
- LiDAR + head-up display included as standard.
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates — the car gains features and fixes over time, like a smartphone.
- Cd of 0.195 — one of the lowest drag coefficients of any production car, which directly improves motorway range.
How reliable is the Xiaomi SU7 Max, and is the battery any good?
The SU7 Max is backed by a 3-year / 100,000 km EU warranty with a service network inside the European Union, plus separate CATL battery coverage — so reliability rests on a written guarantee, not a leap of faith. Two facts matter most:
- EU warranty and service. You get a 3-year / 100,000 km warranty serviced in the EU — the same kind of protection the German brands offer. There is no need to send the car to China for support.
- CATL batteries. The battery is the single most expensive component in any EV, and the SU7 Max uses cells from CATL, the world's largest EV-battery maker, whose cells also power Tesla, BMW and Mercedes. The cell origin is named and traceable rather than anonymous.
An honest caveat. Xiaomi is new to cars — the SU7 launched in 2024 — so it does not yet have the decades-long EU service history of a BMW or Mercedes, and long-term resale values for Chinese EVs in Europe are still being established. The counterweights are concrete: a written EU warranty, a CATL battery used across the Western premium industry, and a roughly €25,000 price gap that buys a lot of depreciation headroom.
For more on how warranties work and why a named battery maker matters, read our Car warranty guide. For day-to-day EV running costs and charging, see Electric cars in Latvia and EV charging.
See cars in stock — china-cars.online →→In stock in the EU · 2–7 day delivery · 3-year / 200,000 km EU warranty · CATL batteriesWhy is a car this capable so much cheaper than a BMW or Audi?
Chinese EVs like the SU7 Max are cheaper because of how they are built and sold, not because of any compromise on hardware. Four factors drive the price down:
- Manufacturing scale. China builds more EVs than anywhere else, so per-unit costs fall.
- Deep vertical integration. Xiaomi and its suppliers make their own batteries (CATL), chips and software in-house, cutting out the supplier margins that German makers pay.
- Gadget-style development. Xiaomi treats a car like a consumer-electronics product, iterating fast and shipping OTA updates instead of waiting years for a facelift.
- Fierce domestic competition and factory-direct sales. Brutal competition at home forces sharp pricing, and selling close to factory-direct removes layers of dealer markup.
The result is premium-class hardware — 673 hp, 800V, LiDAR, a CATL battery — at a price the legacy cost structure of a German saloon cannot match.
Where does the SU7 Max fit in the wider Chinese-EV picture?
The SU7 Max is not a one-off bargain — it is one example of a broader shift. Chinese-brand cars now make up roughly 6% of the European market and are growing about 10% a year, with forecasts of 15–20% by 2030. The same value logic applies across body styles, and several of these cars are already in stock in the EU alongside the SU7:
| Model | Price (incl. VAT) | Type | EU rivals (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepal S07 | €35,033 | Electric SUV | ~€52k (BMW iX3 / Audi Q4 e-tron / Mercedes EQB) |
| AVATR 06 | €45,330 | Electric coupé-SUV (Huawei ADS, 800V) | ~€55k–€65k (BMW i4 / Audi A6 e-tron) |
| AITO M5 | €50,226 | Range-extender SUV (~1,000 km combined) | ~€65k+ (BMW iX3 / Audi Q6 e-tron) |
| Li Auto L6 | €50,226 | Range-extender SUV (up to 1,390 km, 408 hp) | ~€65k+ (BMW X3 / Audi Q5 e-tron) |
| MAEXTRO S800 | €152,018 | Flagship luxury sedan (Huawei·JAC) | ~€200k (Maybach S580) |
Across the range, every model costs meaningfully less than its equivalent German or Maybach rival in absolute euros — real money, but not the "half price" myth. The boldest gap is the Deepal S07 at €35,033 vs ~€52,000 for a BMW iX3 / Audi Q4 e-tron / Mercedes EQB; the SU7 Max is the performance pick.
For the full line-up and live stock, see our Chinese EVs page.
How does delivery and ownership actually work in the EU?
Buying one of these cars is not a grey, send-it-yourself exercise — it is a normal EU purchase:
- In stock in the EU. Most models, including the SU7 Max, are available with typical delivery of 2–7 days; some units in transit arrive in 14–21 days.
- Official EU warranty. A 3-year / 100,000 km warranty plus separate CATL battery coverage, honoured by a service network inside the European Union.
- VAT-inclusive consumer pricing. Listed prices include 21% VAT (the €39,100 SU7 figure already includes it).
Which electric saloon should you choose?
Pick the SU7 Max for value and performance; pick a German badge only if brand prestige outweighs roughly €25,000.
- You want maximum power and range per euro: the Xiaomi SU7 Max — 673 hp and 830 km CLTC for €39,100.
- You want the fastest charging: the SU7 Max or the Audi A6 e-tron (both 800V; the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE are 400V).
- You want a long EU service track record above all: the BMW i5 or Mercedes EQE — but expect to pay around €65,000, about €25,000–€26,000 more than the SU7 Max.
For full specs and stock, see the Xiaomi SU7 page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Xiaomi SU7 Max cost in Europe?
The Xiaomi SU7 Max AWD costs €39,100 incl. VAT through our trusted partner in Latvia. It is in stock in the EU, with typical delivery of 2–7 days (some units in transit 14–21 days).
How much cheaper is the Xiaomi SU7 Max than a BMW i5 or Audi A6 e-tron?
At €39,100, the SU7 Max costs about €25,000–€26,000 less than the ~€64,000 BMW i5 and the ~€65,000 Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE — while offering more power and, versus the BMW and Mercedes, faster 800V charging. That's real money, not the "half price" myth.
Does the Xiaomi SU7 Max have a European warranty?
Yes — a 3-year / 100,000 km EU warranty with a service network inside the European Union, plus separate CATL battery coverage. You do not need to send the car to China for service.
What is the real (WLTP) range of the SU7 Max?
The headline 830 km is a CLTC figure (China's optimistic test cycle). CLTC typically reads 10–15% higher than Europe's WLTP, so expect roughly 700 km of WLTP-equivalent range in practice — still class-leading against the German saloons.
How does the SU7 Max differ from the BMW i5?
The SU7 Max offers 673 hp vs the i5's 340 hp, longer headline range, 800V charging (the i5 is 400V) and LiDAR — at €39,100 vs €64,000 for the BMW i5.
What is CATL and why does it matter?
CATL is the world's largest EV-battery maker, supplying Tesla, BMW and Mercedes among others. Because the battery is an EV's most expensive part, a named CATL cell means the battery's origin and quality are known and traceable rather than anonymous.
Why are Chinese EVs like the SU7 Max so much cheaper?
Because of manufacturing scale, deep vertical integration (in-house batteries, chips and software), fast gadget-style development, fierce domestic competition and factory-direct selling — not because of cheaper hardware. The SU7 Max uses the same class of CATL battery cells found in Western premium EVs.
What other Chinese EVs are available in the EU besides the SU7?
Several, across body styles: the Deepal S07 electric SUV (€35,033 vs ~€52,000 for a BMW iX3 / Audi Q4 e-tron / Mercedes EQB), the AVATR 06 coupé-SUV (€45,330 vs ~€55,000–€65,000 for a BMW i4 / Audi A6 e-tron), the range-extender AITO M5 and Li Auto L6 (€50,226 each vs ~€65,000+ for a BMW iX3/X3 or Audi Q6/Q5 e-tron, ~1,000–1,390 km combined range), and the MAEXTRO S800 luxury sedan (€152,018 vs €200,000 for a Maybach S580).
Is the Xiaomi SU7 Max available to buy now in the EU?
Yes — it is in stock in the EU through our trusted partner in Latvia, with delivery typically in 2–7 days. Prices include 21% VAT (€39,100).
See the Xiaomi SU7 in stock →→In stock in the EU · 2–7 day delivery · 3-year / 200,000 km EU warranty · CATL batteriesPrices 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.