Comparison
BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs EQE 350+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQE $64,950 vs $88,500
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQE 32 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy BMW iX $5,350 vs $5,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
$211/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
32 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 356 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
BMW iX
4.5 s vs 5.8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $88,500 | $64,950 (better) |
| Range | 364 mi (better) | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh (better) | 356 Wh/mi • 2.81 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 109.1 kWh (better) | 90.6 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 195 kW (better) | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 32 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 (better) | 72 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi | 211 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s (better) | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 131 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft (better) | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the BMW iX if…
- You drive long days: 364 vs 308 miles of rated range.
- You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 1,653 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 5.8 seconds.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if…
- You want the lower price: $64,950 vs $88,500 to start, $23,550 less.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
| Charging mix | BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi | 356 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,950 | $4,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $5,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,100 | $11,400 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 248 mi | 209 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 217 mi | 183 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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