Comparison between:
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC Progressive
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC Progressive | 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 | |
| Series | EQA | - |
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| Model alias | - | iX xDrive 40 |
| Trim | Progressive | xDrive40 |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | Global | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 77,300 (Germany, Nov 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Night Black Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold Polar White | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Black Rose Gold / Titanium Gray Macchiato Beige / Black Cyber Cut Blue | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.7 in 4463 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.5 in 2020 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 72.2 in 1834 mm | - |
| Height | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in 2729 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 66.1 in 1679 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Clearance | 7.9 in 200 mm | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.8 in 1037 mm | 41.7 in 1058 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.3 in 1456 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.9 in 1419 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.8 in 1393 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 26.2 in 666 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 27.3 in 693 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1320.0 l 46.62 ft3 1.32 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4640.73 lb 2105 kg | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg |
| Payload | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1421.98 lb 645 kg |
| GVWR | 5588.72 lb 2535 kg | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 913 mm Rear overhang - 821 mm Towing capacity unbraked - 750 kg Towing capacity braked - 1800 kg | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1450 / 1690 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure = 18.8 / 20.7° Breakover angle - 17.5° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Total system power output - 215 kW Total system torque - 520 Nm | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Rear | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.00 s | 6.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 306.3 mi / 493.0 km WLTP: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km | WLTP: 244.8 mi / 394.0 km WLTP: 262.2 mi / 422.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | - | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Additional information | Lowered Comfort Chassis Optional Adjustable Dampers | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 30 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 330 x 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18H ET2 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R18 W 235/50R19 235/45R20 | 235/60R20 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | CATL |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 kWh | 76.6 kWh |
| Number of cells | 200 | - |
| Number of modules | 5 | - |
| Voltage | 420 V | 330.3 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Nominal capacity - 187.5 Ah | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:30 Wallbox, 5:45 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminum roof rails (S) Center console storage compartment with cover (S) Double cup holder (S) Driver reflective vests (S) EASY-PACK-load securing kit (S) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Lapse of RoofRails (S) Progressive Exterior (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (O) 360° Camera (O) Acoustic vehicle indicator (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Active distance assistant DISTRONIC with control assistant (O) Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (O) Adaptive brake lights flash during emergency braking (S) Adaptive braking with Hold function (S) Airbags for driver and passenger (S) Anti-lock brakes ABS (S) Anti-spin (ASR) (S) Automatic ignition of headlamps (S) Automatic Speed Adaptation (O) Blind spot assistant (O) Central locking with internal switch, automatic locking (S) Collision sensor with automatic unlocking (S) Cruise Control (S) Distronic Plus with Steering Assistant (O) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic key with chrome details (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Hands-free access (O) ISOFIX child seat mounts in the outer rear seats (S) Knee airbag for driver (S) Pedestrian protection (Active hood) (S) Rear view camera (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Sideairbags rear (O) Speed-dependent power steering (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traffic Sign Assist (O) URBAN GUARD Alarm Pack Plus (O) 10.25" Media Displays (O) 12V socket in the luggage compartment (S) 4G Communication module (S) Advanced Soundsystem (O) DAB + digital radio (S) Dashboard with multifunction display (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instruments (O) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (O) MBUX incl. Touchpad (S) MBUX Interior Assistant (O) Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (S) Mercedes-Benz Navigation (S) Outside temperature meter (S) Remote and Charging Services Premium (S) Reversing camera (S) Smartphone Integration Package (S) Trip computer (S) 2 x USB sockets in the back seat (S) THERMATIC air-conditioning (S) THERMOTRONIC Automatic Climate (O) 3-point seat belts including manually height-adjustable belts (S) 4-Way Lumber Support front seats (S) 40/20/40 split rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Electric Memory Seat driver (O) Electric Memory Seat front passenger (O) Front Multi-contour seats with massage function (O) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable headrests (S) Seat comfort package with extendable seat cushion (S) DIRECT-SELECT Shift Levers on the steering wheel (O) Gear shift levers on the steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel with black nappa leather (O) Multifunction sport steering wheel with flat bottom in nappa leather (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather (S) Nappa Leather Sports Steering Wheel / DINAMICA Microfiber (O) Dark-toned glass rear (O) Electric tailgate (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated window washer system (S) Light and visibility package (S) Night Package (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sunshades with illuminated mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (O) Electronically adjustable side mirrors (S) Exterior mirror on driver's side and interior mirror aut. blendless (O) 3rd brake light with LED technology (S) Adaptive High Beam Assistant (S) Ambient lighting (S) Exterior lighting with logo projection (O) LED High Performance headlights (S) LED taillights with LED light band (S) Artificial leather ARTICO / Fabric Fléron (S) Leather (O) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) | Sports Package (O) Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC Progressive | 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 |