BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Mercedes EQB 250+
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) has a starting price of €48300, compared to the Mercedes EQB 250+ (2023-…), which starts at €53514.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Mercedes EQB 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, India, China | Hungary |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | No | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €48300 | €53514 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Mercedes EQB 250+ (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…).
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Mercedes EQB 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 404 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 475 km | 536 km |
| Range (GCC) | 395 km | 419 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66.5 kWh | 73.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64.7 kWh | 70.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.11 km/kWh | 5.94 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Charging
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Mercedes EQB 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 128 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.9 | 5.6 |
Performance
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Mercedes EQB 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: IM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 140 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | 247 Nm | 385 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 s | 8.9 s |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Mercedes EQB 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4500 mm | 4684 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2104 mm | 2020 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2829 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Mercedes EQB 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 1940 kg | 2105 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 495 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1495 l | 1710 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1400 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.6 | 7.5 |
