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BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BMW iX is £4,700 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (£75,305 against £80,005).
- The BMW iX goes further: about 290 miles against 270 in typical real-world driving.
- The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 28 minutes against 36.
- The BMW iX is more efficient (3.1 against 3.0 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has the bigger boot: 520 litres against 500.
Side by side
| BMW iX xDrive45 | Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £75,305 | £80,005 |
| Real-world range | 290 mi | 270 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 374 mi | 345 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 210 mi | 195 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.1 mi/kWh | 3.0 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 94.8 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 175 kW | up to 173 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 36 min | 28 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Boot | 500 L | 520 L |
| Towing (braked) | 2,500 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,863 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 5.1 s | 6 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | No | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW iX xDrive45 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW iX or the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?
The BMW iX is £4,700 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (£75,305 against £80,005).
Which has the longer range, the BMW iX or the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?
The BMW iX goes further: about 290 miles against 270 in typical real-world driving.
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