Comparison between:
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition Plus
- 2026 BMW iX xDrive60
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition Plus | 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 | |
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| Model alias | N293 | iX (I20) |
| Trim | 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition Plus | xDrive60 |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 67,900 (USA, Nov 2019) GBP 65,640 (UK, Jul 2019) | EUR 99,900 (DE, Nov 2025) GBP 93,205 (UK, Nov 2025) |
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 |
| Exterior colors | Spectral Blue Graphite Gray High-tech Silver Mojave Silver Obsidian Black Selenite Gray Hyacinth Red Selenite Gray Magno Opalite White Bright | Alpine White Carbon Black Space Silver Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Aventurin Red Sophisticated Gray Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay Frozen Pure Gray Frozen Deep Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black / Silk Beige | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 187.5 in 4762 mm | 195.5 in 4965 mm |
| Width | 74.2 in 1884 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.5 in 2096 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 74.2 in 1884 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in 2873 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.1 in 867 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 40.2 in 1022 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.7 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.5 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | - | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in 1045 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in 980 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.5 in 1436 mm | 60.1 in 1526 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.1 in 1500 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 58.1 in 1475 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 20.6 in 523 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | 19.3 in 491 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1460.0 l 51.56 ft3 1.46 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5500.53 lb 2495 kg | 5522.58 lb 2505 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.3 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.7 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 981.06 lb 445 kg | 1410.96 lb 640 kg |
| GVWR | 6481.59 lb 2940 kg | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | eDrive 5.0 M220SR |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 330 V | - |
| Power | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Max Range Individual | - |
| Additional information | 5 levels of recuperation | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | eDrive 5.0 U220SF |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Max Range Individual | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 400 kW 536.4 hp 543.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 760 Nm 77.5 kgm 560.5 ft-lb | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon Carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 6.3 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 4.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 276.5 mi / 445.0 km EPA, CMB: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km WLTP, CMB: 248.5 mi / 400.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 435.6 mi / 701.0 km WLTP, HWY: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 19.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 23.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 27.1 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 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 | - | 11.115 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Double wishbone MacPherson strut Independent Shock absorbers Air springs | Independent Double wishbone Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Air springs Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers | Independent Five-link axle Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Additional information | - | Optional Adaptive two-axle air suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.4 in 36 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 24 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 105 235/50R20 | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 109.1 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 80 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 230 Ah | 303 Ah |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 384 | - |
| Number of modules | 6 | - |
| Battery voltage | 405 V | 369 V |
| Weight | 1437.41 lb 652 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.4 kW DC 110 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 110 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 110 kW, 0:35-0:44 AC 7.4 kW, 9:44-10:49 | DC 195 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | AMG Line Exterior (O) Double cup holder in the center console (S) DYNAMIC SELECT Exterior (S) Lapse of dark squares behind (O) Active Blind Spot Assist (O) Active Brake Assist (S) Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Control Assistant (S) Active Lane Keeping Assist (O) Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (S) Active Speed Limit Assist (S) Airbags for the driver and front passenger for a frontal collision (S) Combined thorax/pelvis side impact airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Curtain airbags in the roof area between the A, B and C-pillars (S) Deactivation of the airbag on the front passenger side (S) Distronic Plus with steering assistant (S) Electronically adjsutable front seats with memory (S) Evasive Steering Assist (S) ISOFIX child seat anchorage points on the outer rear seats (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) PRE-SAFE (S) PRE-SAFE PLUS (O) Pyrotechnical belt tensioners and force limiters (S) Rear view camera (S) Three-point seat belts on four seats (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traffic Sign Assist (S) 10.25-inch instrument cluster (S) 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment display (S) 12v outlet in the luggage compartment (S) Advanced Soundsystem (S) Burmester Surround-Sound system (O) Digital radio (DAB) (S) Hands-free Access (S) KEYLESS-GO package (S) MBUX multimedia system (S) Preparation for Navigation Services (S) Standard smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) 2 x USB ports in the rear (S) 2-zone THERMATIC automatic air conditioning (S) Automatic pre-entry climate control (S) Heat pump function and electric heater boosters (S) 4-way lumbar support front seats (S) 40/20/40-split rear seats (S) Heated driver and front passenger seats (S) Electronically adjustable steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Electric tailgate (S) Heat and sound insulating glass for front side windows (S) Heated rear window (S) Heated window washer system (S) Rain sensor (S) Automatic glare-free side and interior mirrors (S) Electrically foldable side mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) 64-color ambient LED lighting (O) Adaptive High Beam Assistant Plus (S) LED Intelligent Light System headlamps (S) LED strip rear lights (S) Artificial leather ARTICO (S) Roof cover in black fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) | - |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition Plus | 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 |