BMW iX vs Mercedes EQB – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQB has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45900 £, while the BMW iX costs 71600 £. That’s a price difference of around 25702 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQB: with 15.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the BMW iX with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.60 kWh.

As for range, the BMW iX performs evident better – achieving up to 701 km, about 166 km more than the Mercedes EQB.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW iX has a clearly edge – offering 659 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes EQB takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW iX performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQB tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX pulls decisively stronger with 1015 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 495 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes EQB is to a small extent lighter – 2105 kg compared to 2525 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW iX offers hardly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW iX performs minimal better – up to 1750 L, which is about 40 L more than the Mercedes EQB.

When it comes to payload, BMW iX clearly perceptible takes the win – 575 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW iX proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW iX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.