BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
91/100#3 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 iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $28,450
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)EQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+122 mi· 39%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 32%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 100%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.4 cu ft· 24%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.2 s faster· 20%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
10090Charging
9045Performance
8874Practicality
7589
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checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- 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 iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 122 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 SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
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 SUV
- Ahead by
- $28,450
Where next
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 26 sources
Every source link (69)
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