BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The BMW iX leads on range (EPA). The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
77/100#18 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#20 of 80 · Everyday
BMW iX is cheaper by $1,450
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+52 mi· 17%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 11%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+5 kW· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.1 cu ft· 29%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.5 s faster· 25%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
10090Charging
4745Performance
9274Practicality
7389
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
- $112,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iXiX
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 52 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 5 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iXiX
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Ahead by
- $1,450
Where next
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW iX vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 23 sources
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