BMW iX vs. Mercedes-Benz EQE 500
$75,150
$85,900
Highlights
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$75,150
|
$85,900
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Combined MPGe |
Not available
|
85 - 96
|
| Range |
312 mi.
|
260 - 298 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
Not available
|
10 - 11 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
34 mins.
|
32 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
100 kWh
|
90 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
402 hp
|
402 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
402
|
402
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
516
|
633
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/60YR20
|
P255/40YR20
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 8.5 in
|
20 X 9 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 8.5 in
|
20 X 9 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/60YR20
|
P255/40YR20
|
Suspension
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
41 ft
|
Measurements
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
57 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
11 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
67 in
|
65 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
40 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
65 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
123 in
|
| Length, Overall |
196 in
|
197 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
101 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
56 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Front Head Room |
42 in
|
40 in
|
| Height, Overall |
68 in
|
60 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
78 in
|
77 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
78 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
36 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,567 lbs
|
5,467 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 BMW iX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW iX or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500?
The 2026 BMW iX is cheaper than the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 with a $75,150 starting MSRP versus a $85,900 starting MSRP.
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