BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
How the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 367 mi | 380 mi |
| Usable battery | 109.5 kWh | 108.4 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 19.6 kWh/100 km | 19 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 243 mi | 252 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 349 mi | 360 mi |
| Highway | 286 mi | 296 mi |
| City | 396 mi | 410 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW iX or the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
- On the EPA rating the BMW iX is rated 367 mi and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 380 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 243 mi from the BMW iX and 252 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.