Global EV Comparison: BMW iX3 Gen 1 vs Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) for as low as €30900, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) begins at €32890.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX3 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2021 | 2019-2023 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30900 | €32890 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) has a larger battery, the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | BMW iX3 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 460 km | 432 km |
| Range (GCC) | 391 km | 364 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 80 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 74 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km | 22 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.28 km/kWh | 4.55 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) maxes out at 112 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BMW iX3 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 112 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 5.8 |
Performance
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW iX3 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 400 Nm | 760 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.4 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BMW iX3 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4734 mm | 4762 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2138 mm | 2096 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1891 mm | 1884 mm |
| Height | 1668 mm | 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2864 mm | 2873 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) 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).
The Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021).
| Property | BMW iX3 Gen 1 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2260 kg | 2495 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 510 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1560 l | 1460 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.2 | 6.9 |
