Comparison between:
- 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition | |
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| Model alias | - | iX xDrive 50 | N293 |
| Trim | P8 AWD | - | 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition |
| Model year | 2021 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China | Global |
| Price | EUR 62,000 (DE, Mar 2020) | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) | USD 67,900 (USA, Nov 2019) GBP 65,640 (UK, Jul 2019) |
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 Aluminium | Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | - |
| Exterior colors | Black Stone Onyx Black Metallic Fusion Red Metallic Thunder Grey Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Sage Green Crystal White Pearl Bursting Blue Metallic | Individual Storm Bay Metallic (Sport Package) Mineral White Metallic (Sport Package) Aventurine Red (Sport Package) Alpine White Sapphire Black Metallic Sophistogrey Metallic with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Spectral Blue Graphite Gray High-tech Silver Mojave Silver Obsidian Black Selenite Gray Hyacinth Red Selenite Gray Magno Opalite White Bright |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Black | Loft Stonegrey Atelier Mokka Atelier Black Suite Amido Suite Castanea | Black Black / Silk Beige |
| Number of doors | - | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | - | 5 | 5 |
| Length | - | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 187.5 in 4762 mm |
| Width | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 74.2 in 1884 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 82.5 in 2096 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 74.2 in 1884 mm |
| Height | - | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 113.1 in 2873 mm |
| Front track | - | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Rear track | - | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Clearance | - | 8.0 in 203 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | - | 41.1 in 1045 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 57.2 in 1454 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 56.5 in 1436 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 59.1 in 1500 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 58.1 in 1475 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 20.6 in 523 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 19.3 in 491 mm |
| Trunk volume | 413.0 l 14.58 ft3 0.41 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1460.0 l 51.56 ft3 1.46 m3 |
| Curb weight | - | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 5500.53 lb 2495 kg |
| Payload | - | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | 981.06 lb 445 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6437.5 lb 2920 kg | 6481.59 lb 2940 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.25 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Towing capacity - 1 500 kg | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | Overhang front - 867 mm Overhand rear - 1022 mm Perm. trailer load for 12% uphill gradient - 1800 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 330 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco Comfort Sport Max Range Individual |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | Total system output - 300 kW (402 hp) Total system torque - 760 Nm (564 lb. ft.) 5 levels of recuperation |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 352 Nm 35.9 kgm 259.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco Comfort Sport Max Range Individual |
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 | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 4.60 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.40 s | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 208.0 mi / 334.7 km WLTP: 248.5 mi / 400.0 km | WLTP: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km | NEDC: 276.5 mi / 445.0 km EPA: 220.0 mi / 354.0 km WLTP: 249.2 mi / 401.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 43 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 23 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 19.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 23.3 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 | - | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 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 | - | 8.774 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 11.115 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Double wishbone MacPherson strut Independent Shock absorbers Air springs |
| Rear suspension | - | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Air springs Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | - | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8.5Jx20 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 235/60R20 108H | 235/50R20 235/55R19 105 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | CATL | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 111.5 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 384 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 6 |
| Voltage | - | 330.3 V | 405 V |
| Weight | - | - | 1437.41 lb 652 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 75 kWh | Net battery capacity - 106.3 kWh | 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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW | Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC fast charging, 110 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:25-0:40 AC charging, 7:06 | DC fast charging, 0:35 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 | DC fast charging, 0:35-0:44 Wallbox, 9:44-10:49 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Body coloured covered grille (S) Charcoal headlining (S) Exterior styling kit (O) Foldable towbar (O) Glossy black roof rails (S) Glossy Black Skid Plates, Front & Rear (S) Grocery bag holder (O) Hidden storage under the driver's seat (O) Load compartment mat, moulded plastic, Charcoal (O) Moulded plastic floor mats, Charcoal (O) Power folding outer rear head restraints (O) Protection net (O) Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey (S) R-Design perforated leather-clad gear knob, Charcoal, Geartronic (S) Recharge aluminium front tread plates (S) Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar (S) Roof spoiler (O) Roof top in contrast colour, Black Stone (S) Sport pedals (S) Without extra emblem tailgate (S) 360º Camera (O) Alarm Logic Base (S) Automatic door locking (S) BLIS - Blind Spot Information with steering assistant (S) Cruise control (S) Double locking (S) Driver adjustable power steering (S) Dual-stage airbags, driver and front passenger (S) Dynamic chassis (S) Emergency Brake light and Hazard Warning (S) Harman Kardon Premium Sound plus Park Assist package (O) Hill Descent Control (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Inflatable Curtain (S) IntelliSafe Assist (ACC) (O) IntelliSafe Surround (O) ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat (S) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Knee airbag, driver side (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Panoramic roof with Navi Tech & Park Assist (O) Park Assist Camera, rear (O) Parking assistance, rear Gen 3 (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Prep for Interior motion sensor (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear and front park assist (O) Road Sign Information (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) SIPS side impact protection system (S) Speed limiter (S) Standard springs (S) Temporary Mobility Kit (S) WHIPS whiplash injury protection system (S) With alarm preparation (S) Without blocked lock mode (S) Without Pilot Assist (S) 12-inch driver display (S) 2 USB Typ-C Connectors, Front (S) 5 volt outlet (2 USB-C), in rear/lower tunnel consol (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Android powered infotainment (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital owners manual (S) High Performance audio system (S) Power outlet, luggage compartment (S) Smartphone integration (S) Volvo On Call (S) Wireless mobile phone charging (O) CleanZone (S) Humidity sensor (S) Two-zone climate system including cooled glove compartment (S) Heat in grill emblem (S) High voltage coolant heater (HVCH) (S) Adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated rear seats plus Climate Package (O) Manual seat cushion extension, driver seat (S) Manually foldable outer rear head restraints (S) Manually foldable second seat row (S) Power driver seat with memory function (O) Power front passenger seat (O) Power-operated multi-directional 4-way lumbar support (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Perforated leather-clad sport steering wheel with Uni-deco trim, Charcoal (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Dark tinted rear windows (O) Handle side door body color, w/o damper, keyless and illumination (S) Heated windscreen (O) Heated windscreen washers (O) Power tailgate (S) Tempered side windows (S) Automatically dimmed inner and outer rear view mirrors (S) Door mirror covers, 019 Black Stone (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power retractable door mirrors with ground lighting (S) Fog lamps (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED Headlights (S) LED headlights with Active Bending Lights (O) LED headlights with Active Bending Lights (O) Charcoal Nubuck Textile/Perforated Nappa in Charcoal interior (RB0R) (S) Cutting Edge Aluminium Decor (S) High-gloss black side window trim (S) | Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Performance control (S) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Operating System 8 (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | 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) |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC Progressive Edition |