Comparing the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX is available at ₹11,999,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is priced at ₹16,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's N/A (Electric), producing 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) and 544 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC SUV) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) | 108.4 kWh NMC Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) | 544 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC SUV) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) | 858 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 111.5 kWh | 108.4 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (200 kW) | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) | 660 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk | 658 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3150 kg | 3600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2530 kg (xDrive50) | 2895 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm | 5125 mm / 1959 mm / 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (rear-axle steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone + 3rd Row Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | MBUX Hyperscreen 56-inch curved array |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | MBUX Hyperscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) | Burmester 15-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - Integrated LED | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Digital Light LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) | 265/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Surround View | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackSodalite BlueEmerald GreenVelvet BrownHigh-Tech SilverAlpinGrau UnilackOpalith WhiteBlack LacquerSelenit Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
