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BMW iX vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS 450

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$75,150
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$102,900
EQS 450 4MATIC Sedan
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Highlights

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2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Starting MSRP
$75,150
$102,900
Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
Not available
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Not available
Engine Type
Electric
Electric
Combined MPGe
Not available
92 - 103
Range
312 mi.
285 - 390 mi.
Level 2 Charging
Not available
12 - 14 hrs.
DC Fast charging
34 mins.
31 mins.
Battery Capacity
100 kWh
108 - 118 kWh
Horsepower
402 hp
355 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

Engine comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Engine Type
Electric
Electric
Displacement
N/A
N/A
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
402
355
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
516
590
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Front Tire Size
P235/60YR20
P255/45HR20
Rear Tire Size
P235/60YR20
P255/45HR20
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
20 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
20 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
42 ft
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
N/A
103 ft³
Front Head Room
42 in
40 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
57 in
Second Head Room
40 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
57 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
118 in
126 in
Length, Overall
196 in
207 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 in
76 in
Height, Overall
68 in
60 in
Track Width, Front
66 in
66 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
66 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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 Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36 ft³
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Base Curb Weight
5,567 lbs
5,864 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Not available
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Not available
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight
N/A
Not available
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,500 lbs
Not available

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 BMW iX2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
15 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW iX or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450?

The 2026 BMW iX is cheaper than the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 with a $75,150 starting MSRP versus a $102,900 starting MSRP.

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