Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX xDrive60
- 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric | |
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| Model alias | iX (I20) | - | - |
| Trim | xDrive60 | 50 xDrive | 400 4MATIC electric |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2027 (MY27) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 99,900 (DE, Nov 2025) GBP 93,205 (UK, Nov 2025) | EUR 65,900 (DE, Mar 2026) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | 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 | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire | - |
| Interior colors | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black Digital White Castanea Agave Green Black BMW M | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | - |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | - |
| Length | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 187.4 in 4760 mm | 192.2 in 4883 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in 1970 mm | - | 74.5 in 1892 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 81.7 in 2075 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.4 in 1865 mm | - |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 116.6 in 2962 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 64.6 in 1641 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 63.5 in 1613 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.7 in 855 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.7 in 1008 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 | 40.0 in 1017 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 37.2 in 946 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1526 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | - | 57.7 in 1465 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | - | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 | 101.0 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5522.58 lb 2505 kg | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.3 % | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.7 % | - | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1410.96 lb 640 kg | 1113.33 lb 505 kg | 1113.33 lb 505 kg |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg | 6536.71 lb 2965 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.21 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 M220SR | HD1001N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | 0 - 5500 rpm | - |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | HF1002N0 | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 400 kW 536.4 hp 543.8 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 800 Nm 81.6 kgm 590.0 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon Carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 6.3 kg/kW | BMW 6th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 6.4 kg/kW | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 4.70 s | 4.00 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 | WLTP, CTY: 435.6 mi / 701.0 km WLTP, HWY: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 563.0 mi / 906.0 km WLTP, CMB: 471.0 mi / 758.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 367.9 mi / 592.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 21.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 27.1 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.7 kWh/100 mi | WLTP, CMB: 18.5 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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.7 | - |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | - | Turning circle with rear-axle steering - 11.2 m |
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 | 9.606 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | 8.801 | - |
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) | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | - |
| Additional information | Optional Adaptive two-axle air suspension | - | Optional AIRMATIC air suspension with predictive damping and rear-axle steering |
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 | 14.6 in 370 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 14.6 in 370 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes | One-box breaking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | 8Jx19 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 255/45R19 102W | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 109.1 kWh | 108.7 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 113.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | - | 94 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 303 Ah | 162.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | - | EVE Energy | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 960 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical | - |
| Cell configuration | - | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - |
| 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 | 369 V | 698.9 V | 800 V |
| Energy density | - | 190 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | Optional DC converter for 400-volt fast charging stations |
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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 400 kW | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 330 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 330 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 195 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 KW, 5:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - |
| 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric |