BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric 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
GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
86/100#8 of 80 · Everyday
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $2,000
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)GLC ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+84 mi· 24%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 5%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 21%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.7 cu ft· 9%
- Power- best on this row+15 kW· 4%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.5 s faster· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
Range
10098Charging
9072Performance
88no dataPracticality
7581
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checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
- $63,500
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 GLC Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 84 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 GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
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 GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- $2,000
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (49)
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