BMW iX3 Gen 2 vs Mercedes EQE SUV 300

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) has a starting price of €67300, compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…), which starts at €83478.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BMW iX3 Gen 2 Mercedes EQE SUV 300
Years of Production 2021-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China USA, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €67300 €83478
Price Europe (Used) €39750 €58220
GCC Score 6.5 6.7

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 BMW iX3 Gen 2 Mercedes EQE SUV 300
Range (WLTP) 461 km 587 km
Range (GCC) 400 km 474 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 80 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 90.6 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.5 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.41 km/kWh 5.23 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 7.5

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.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

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

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BMW iX3 Gen 2 (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BMW iX3 Gen 2 Mercedes EQE SUV 300
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 180 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 241 hp
Motor Torque 400 Nm 550 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.8 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 4.4 4.7

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 BMW iX3 Gen 2 Mercedes EQE SUV 300
Length 4734 mm 4863 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2138 mm 2141 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1891 mm 1940 mm
Height 1668 mm 1685 mm
Wheelbase 2864 mm 3030 mm

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).

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).

Property BMW iX3 Gen 2 Mercedes EQE SUV 300
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2255 kg 2440 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 510 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1560 l 1675 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.3 7.8
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