Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC Electric Art Advanced Plus
- 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC Electric Art Advanced Plus | 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD | |
| Series | - | EQB | - |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | - | - |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | Electric Art Advanced Plus | Light RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2022 (MY22) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 54,900 (USA, Jul 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) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Rose Gold / Titanium Gray | Black Dark Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 7 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 184.4 in 4684 mm | 197.2 in 5009 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | - | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 79.5 in 2020 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 72.2 in 1834 mm | 77.9 in 1979 mm |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 65.6 in 1667 mm | 68.9 in 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 111.4 in 2829 mm | 122.0 in 3099 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 67.0 in 1702 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 67.5 in 1714 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - | 34.3 in 871 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | - | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.6 ° | - | 20 ° |
| Departure angle | 20.2 ° | - | 22.8 ° |
| Breakover angle | 15.9 ° | - | - |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 176 mm | - | 7.0 in 178 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.3 in 1455 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm |
| Front hip room | 58.8 in 1494 mm | 55.9 in 1419 mm | 59.4 in 1509 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 54.9 in 1394 mm | 57.9 in 1471 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.4 in 1052 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 38.1 in 968 mm | 42.8 in 1087 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 495.0 l 17.48 ft3 0.49 m3 | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1710.0 l 60.39 ft3 1.71 m3 | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | - | 90.6 l 3.20 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4795.05 lb 2175 kg | 5108.11 lb 2317 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - | - |
| Front axle load limit | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 1307.34 lb 593 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg | 6415.45 lb 2910 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | - | 2001.8 lb 908 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | Trunk volume in a 7-seater - 465 - 1620 l 7-seaters standard in China | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Model | HD1002N0 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - | 4400 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | - | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - | 0 - 4200 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - | - |
| Model | HF1001N0 | - | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | Front | - |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | - | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 215 kW 288.3 hp 292.3 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 520 Nm 53.0 kgm 383.5 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 6.20 s | 8.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 s | - | 7.70 s |
| Additional information | - | - | with 1-ft rollout - 7.4 s 19-44 mph - 2.9 s 37-62 mph - 4.5 s 50-75 mph - 6.0 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km | EPA, CMB: 230.5 mi / 371.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 18.1 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 76 MPGe |
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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - | 2.93 |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | - | Power assisted |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | - | 13.16 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | - | Comfort Chassis Optional Adjustable Dampers | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - | 14.2 in 360 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx18H ET2 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 235/55R18 W 235/50R19 235/45R20 | 255/60R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 66.5 kWh | 76.1 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 187.5 Ah | 120.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | Hyundai Motor Group |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 200 | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 5 | - |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 420 V | 632 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 200.7 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | - | 1021.4 lb 463.3 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
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 NACS | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW | AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:45 | DC 350 kW, 0:20 DC 50 kW, 1:03 AC 11 kW, 6:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | AMG Line Exterior (O) 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) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Lapse of RoofRails (S) Progressive Exterior (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (O) 360° Camera (S) 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 (S) 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 Assist (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) Extra rear seats on 3rd row (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 Limit Assist (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) Eco Assist (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instrument Display (S) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO package (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (O) 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 Plus (S) Reversing camera (S) Smartphone Integration Package (S) Trip computer (S) 2 x USB sockets in the back seat (S) Wireless charging for smartphones (S) THERMOTRONIC automatic air-conditioning (S) 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 front passenger (S) Electrically Adjustable Memory Seat driver (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) Gear shift levers on the steering wheel (S) Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather in 3-spoke design (S) EASY-PACK 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 (S) 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 / Cupertino leather (S) Leather (O) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC Electric Art Advanced Plus | 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD |