BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on range (EPA) and 0–62 mph. The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
85/100#3 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
83/100#4 of 87 · Everyday
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $42,950
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+9 mi· 2%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row6 min faster· 22%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 14%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.6 s quicker· 12%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.5 cu ft· 19%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: 580 4MATIC | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range
100100Charging
9782Performance
8896Practicality
7587
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
- 450+ Sedan
- $99,900
- 2026 450 4MATIC Sedan (OEM page)
- $102,900
- 450 4MATIC Sedan
- $102,900
- 2027 500 4MATIC Sedan
- $104,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 9 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 6 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 0.6 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- $42,950
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
Every source link (90)
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