Comparing the BMW iX1 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 iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is priced at ₹16,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's N/A (Electric), producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) 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 | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | 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 (Dual - AWD) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 544 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC SUV) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 858 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 108.4 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | 660 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 658 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | 3600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 2895 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 5125 mm / 1959 mm / 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 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 | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone + 3rd Row Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | MBUX Hyperscreen 56-inch curved array |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | MBUX Hyperscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | 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 | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Burmester 15-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Digital Light LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 265/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M 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 | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackSodalite BlueEmerald GreenVelvet BrownHigh-Tech SilverAlpinGrau UnilackOpalith WhiteBlack LacquerSelenit Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
