Comparison between:
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric
- 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric | 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 | |
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| Model alias | - | iX1 (U11) |
| Trim | 350 4MATIC Electric | eDrive20 |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 56,630 (DE, Jul 2026) | EUR 47,900 (DE, Jun 2023) |
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 |
| Exterior colors | Liquid Crystal Green (Aqua Mint) Sky Blue High Tech Silver Polar White Cosmos Black Night Black MANUFAKTUR Alpine Gray MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red | Black Alpine White Mineral White Sapphire Black Phytonic Blue Portimao Blue San Remo Green Cape York Green Utah Orange |
| Interior colors | Black Ivory and Black Beech Brown | Black Oyster Red Mocha |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 179.7 in 4565 mm | 177.2 in 4500 mm |
| Width | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 72.6 in 1845 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.8 in 2052 mm | 82.8 in 2104 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1934 mm | - |
| Height | 63.1 in 1604 mm | 63.5 in 1612 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in 2790 mm | 106.0 in 2692 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.6 in 1591 mm |
| Rear track | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.4 in 875 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 36.7 in 933 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 42.1 in 1070 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.3 in 998 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 57.4 in 1458 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.4 in 1026 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.1 in 892 mm |
| Trunk volume | 410.0 l 14.48 ft3 0.41 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1400.0 l 49.44 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1495.0 l 52.80 ft3 1.50 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 107.0 l 3.78 ft3 0.11 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4927.33 lb 2235 kg | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2700.66 lb 1225 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3119.54 lb 1415 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| GVWR | 5985.55 lb 2715 kg | 5357.23 lb 2430 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | BMW Group |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Torque | 335 Nm 34.2 kgm 247.1 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | - |
| Torque | 180 Nm 18.4 kgm 132.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 260 kW 348.7 hp 353.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 515 Nm 52.5 kgm 379.8 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | 8.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 486.5 mi / 783.0 km WLTP, CMB: 398.3 mi / 641.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.1 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 11.53 m 37.83 ft | 11.9 m 39.04 ft |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 15.6:1 |
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 | - | 10.05 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 11.19 |
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) | Single-joint spring strut axle |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Three-link axle |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.8 in 350 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.8 in 350 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx18 ET47 7.5Jx18 ET53 | 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R18 235/55R18 | 205/65R17 100Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 85 kWh | 64.7 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 232 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | BMW with CATL cells |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | - | 286 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | 800 V system Silicon oxide-enhanced graphite anodes Volumetric energy density - 680 Wh/l | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 320 kW | AC 11 kW DC 130 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 320 kW, 0:22 AC 22 kW, 4:45 AC 11 kW, 9:00 | DC 130 kW, 0:29 AC 11 kW, 6:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform | - |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA 350 4MATIC Electric | 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 |