Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC vs BMW iX3 Gen 1
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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 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) for as low as €32890, while the BMW iX3 Gen 1 (2020-2021) begins at €30900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2023 | 2020-2021 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €32890 | €30900 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 6.5 |
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 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 432 km | 460 km |
| Range (GCC) | 364 km | 391 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 85 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.55 km/kWh | 5.28 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 6.4 |
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 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 112 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.8 | 6.5 |
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 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.7 | 4.4 |
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 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4762 mm | 4734 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2096 mm | 2138 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1884 mm | 1891 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2873 mm | 2864 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 | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | BMW iX3 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2495 kg | 2260 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 500 l | 510 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1460 l | 1560 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 7.2 |
