Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX xDrive45
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition
- 2022 Audi e-tron S quattro
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition | 2022 Audi e-tron S quattro | |
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| Model alias | iX (I20) | N293 | - |
| Trim | xDrive45 | 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition | - |
| Model year | 2026 | 2020 | 2022 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | EUR 83,500 (DE, Nov 2025) GBP 75,405 (UK, Nov 2025) | USD 67,900 (USA, Nov 2019) GBP 65,640 (UK, Jul 2019) | EUR 93,800 (DE, Feb 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) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | - | Steal Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Space Silver Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Sapphire Black Aventurin Red Sophisticated Gray Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay | Spectral Blue Graphite Gray High-tech Silver Mojave Silver Obsidian Black Selenite Gray Hyacinth Red Selenite Gray Magno Opalite White Bright | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black Black / Silk Beige | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 187.5 in 4762 mm | 193.0 in 4902 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 74.2 in 1884 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 82.5 in 2096 mm | 80.4 in 2043 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 74.2 in 1884 mm | 77.8 in 1976 mm |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 113.1 in 2873 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 66.3 in 1683 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 66.3 in 1683 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.1 in 867 mm | 36.5 in 928 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 40.2 in 1022 mm | 41.2 in 1046 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 | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.1 in 1045 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm | 39.2 in 996 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1526 mm | 56.5 in 1436 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 59.1 in 1500 mm | 60.9 in 1547 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 58.1 in 1475 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 20.6 in 523 mm | 40.8 in 1036 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 19.3 in 491 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1460.0 l 51.56 ft3 1.46 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5401.33 lb 2450 kg | 5500.53 lb 2495 kg | 6106.8 lb 2770 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3858.09 lb 1750 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 1433 lb 650 kg | 981.06 lb 445 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6834.33 lb 3100 kg | 6481.59 lb 2940 kg | 7154 lb 3245 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 | 0.25 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 M220SR | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 330 V | - |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 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 | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport Max Range Individual | - |
| Additional information | - | 5 levels of recuperation | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | - | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | 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 | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport Max Range Individual | - |
| Additional features | - | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor |
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 | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 370 kW 496.2 hp 503.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb | 760 Nm 77.5 kgm 560.5 ft-lb | 973 Nm 99.2 kgm 717.6 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon-carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 5.10 s | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 4.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 374.1 mi / 602.0 km WLTP, HWY: 304.5 mi / 490.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 276.5 mi / 445.0 km EPA, CMB: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km WLTP, CMB: 249.2 mi / 401.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 27 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 19.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 23.3 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 25.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 26.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | - | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.115 | - | 9.205 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | - | 9.205 |
| Additional information | - | - | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Double wishbone MacPherson strut Independent Shock absorbers Air springs | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Air springs Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension sport |
| Additional information | Optional Adaptive two-axle air suspension | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | - | 10Jx20 10.5Jx21 10.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 235/55R19 105 235/50R20 | 285/45R20 285/40R21 285/35R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100.6 kWh | 80 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 384 | 432 |
| Number of modules | - | 6 | 36 |
| Battery voltage | 332.1 V | 405 V | 396 V |
| Weight | - | 1437.41 lb 652 kg | 1543.24 lb 700 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 94.8 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) anode | 2 modules with 48 cells each and 4 modules with 72 cells each Nominal capacity - 230 Ah Heat pump function and two electric PTC heater boosters | Usable capacity - 86.5 kWh Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.63 x 0.34 meters (7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1 ft) Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency |
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 Type 2 CCS2 | 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 DC 175 kW | AC 7.4 kW DC 110 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 110 kW | AC 3.84 kW AC 6.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 175 kW, 0:34 AC 11 kW, 9:45 | DC 110 kW, 0:35-0:44 AC 7.4 kW, 9:44-10:49 | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:38 AC 6.4 kW, 14:51 AC 3.84 kW, 24:45 |
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) 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) 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) 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 with aluminium, carbon fiber or wood trim (O) High-grade Aberdeenfabric (S) Roof cover in black fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) | Aluminum matt brushed dark decorative inserts (S) Aluminum roof rails (O) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model designation and performance/technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) S model bumper in full paint (S) S model bumper in in contrasting paint (O) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Anti-theft alarm system (O) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats and on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (O) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (S) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch response (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) 4-way lumbar support for the front seats (S) Comfort center armrest front (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) Sports front seats (S) Sports Plus front seats (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (S) Acoustic glazing for door and side windows (O) Adaptive heated windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Door sills with aluminum inserts at the front and rear, illuminated, with S lettering on the front (S) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Manual sun shades on rear windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (O) Servo closing for the doors (O) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Windscreen with heat insulation and acoustic glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror, frameless (S) Automatically foldable and dimmable side mirrors (O) Body-color painted housings of side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with memory (S) Housings of side mirrors painted in aluminium (S) Virtual side mirrors (O) Ambient light package (O) Ambient light package plus (O) Ambient lights (S) Boot lighting right and left (S) Digital Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) LED headlights and LED taillights (S) Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Headliner in black fabric (S) Leather (O) Microfibre Dinamica 3 frequency/leather combination with S embossing (S) Valcona leather with S embossing (O) |
| 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition | 2022 Audi e-tron S quattro |