Mercedes EQE SUV 300 vs BMW iX3 Gen 2

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQE SUV 300 BMW iX3 Gen 2
Years of Production 2023-… 2021-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA, China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.7 6.5

Range and Efficiency

While the Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…).

Property Mercedes EQE SUV 300 BMW iX3 Gen 2
Range (WLTP) 365 mi 286 mi
Range (GCC) 295 mi 249 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 80 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 90.6 kWh 74 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.7 kWh/100 mi 29.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.26 mi/kWh 3.36 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) maxes out at 155 kW.

The BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Mercedes EQE SUV 300 BMW iX3 Gen 2
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 155 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.6 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Mercedes EQE SUV 300 BMW iX3 Gen 2
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 180 kW 210 kW
Motor Power (hp) 241 hp 282 hp
Motor Torque 406 lb-ft 295 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.3 s 6.5 s
Top Speed 130 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.7 4.4

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…).

The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mercedes EQE SUV 300 BMW iX3 Gen 2
Length 191.5 in 186.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.3 in 84.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.4 in 74.4 in
Height 66.3 in 65.7 in
Wheelbase 119.3 in 112.8 in

Cargo and Towing

The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes EQE SUV 300 BMW iX3 Gen 2
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight - Curb Weight 4971 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.4 ft3 18 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 59.2 ft3 55.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.3
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