Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC AMG Line
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC AMG Line | |
| Series | - | EQA |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 | - |
| Trim | xDrive50 | AMG Line |
| Model year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | Global |
| Price | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) | - |
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 Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea | Black Rose Gold / Titanium Gray Macchiato Beige / Black Cyber Cut Blue |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 175.7 in 4463 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.5 in 2020 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 72.2 in 1834 mm |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 107.4 in 2729 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 7.9 in 200 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.8 in 1037 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.6 in 955 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.3 in 1456 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 57.2 in 1454 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 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1320.0 l 46.62 ft3 1.32 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | 4640.73 lb 2105 kg |
| Payload | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | 947.99 lb 430 kg |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 5588.72 lb 2535 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | Front overhang - 913 mm Rear overhang - 821 mm Towing capacity unbraked - 750 kg Towing capacity braked - 1800 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 385 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 765 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | Total system power output - 215 kW Total system torque - 520 Nm |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Rear |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 6.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP: 341.1 mi / 549.0 km WLTP: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km | NEDC: 306.3 mi / 493.0 km WLTP: 264.7 mi / 426.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CMB: 83 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 23 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 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 Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| 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 | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 7.5Jx18H ET2 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 235/50R19 235/55R18 W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 111.5 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 200 |
| Number of modules | - | 5 |
| Voltage | 330.3 V | 420 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 105.2 kWh | Nominal capacity - 187.5 Ah |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 100 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, 0:35 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 | DC fast charging, 0:30 Wallbox, 5:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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 IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8 (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) 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) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | AMG bodystyling (S) AMG Line Exterior (S) Black roof rails (S) Center console storage compartment with cover (S) Double cup holder (S) Driver reflective vests (S) EASY-PACK-load securing kit (S) Electric Art Exterior (O) Electric Art Exterior (O) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Progressive Exterior (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (S) 360° Camera (O) Acoustic vehicle indicator (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Active distance assistant DISTRONIC with control assistant (S) 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 (S) Central locking with internal switch, automatic locking (S) Collision sensor with automatic unlocking (S) Cruise Control (S) Distronic Plus with Steering Assistant (O) Driving Assistant Package (S) 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 (S) URBAN GUARD Alarm Pack Plus (O) 10.25" Media Displays (S) 12V socket in the luggage compartment (S) 4G Communication module (S) Advanced Soundsystem (S) DAB + digital radio (S) Dashboard with multifunction display (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instruments (S) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (S) 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) Wireless charging (S) 2-zone 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 (S) Electric Memory Seat front passenger (S) 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 (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Multifunction sport steering wheel with flat bottom in nappa leather (S) Dark-toned glass rear (S) Electric tailgate (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated window washer system (S) Light and visibility package (S) Night Package (S) 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 (S) 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 / DINAMICA microfibre (S) Leather (O) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) |
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. | - |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC AMG Line |