Comparison - BMW iX xDrive50 2022 - vs - Mercedes EQC AMG Line Premium Plus 2020

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
83,200
Updated: 
22 Mar 2022
£
74,610
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
ALPINE WHITE
#E2E2E2
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
#111111
DARK GRAPHITE METALLIC
#2B2C2F
MINERAL WHITE METALLIC
#949393
PHYTONIC BLUE METALLIC
#949393
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN METALLIC
#2C444A
STORM BAY METALLIC
#414B53
AVENTURIN RED METALLIC
#681B25

Electric

Battery: 
111.5 kWh
80kWh
Full Charge Range: 
324mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC high power charging station (charging power 150 kW; 10% - 80 %) 35 min
DC Fast Charging for a 40-minute charge from 10 to 80% at a 110 kW DC charging station
Top Speed: 
124mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.40s
5.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2022 BMW iX's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Electric SUVs category. Currently the BMW iX has a score of 8.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Potent powertrain
Cushioned ride and poised handling
Gorgeous interior with plush, roomy seats
User-friendly tech features

Cons
No front trunk

By: 
usnews.com

The iX is an all-new and all-electric model in BMW's lineup when it appears in early 2022.

Pros
Powerful electric powertrain,
excellent highway range,
downright fancy interior.

Cons
Polarizing exterior styling,
rear seat bottoms positioned a little low,
most powerful model not yet available.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Roomy interior
Quick acceleration and nimble handling
Comprehensive set of luxury features and driving aids
Daring interior design

Cons
Starting price is quite high
Daring front-end design

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
564ft-lbs
560ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
516hp
402hp
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
no
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
no
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
no
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Extended Cabin Heating
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
195.00in
187.90in
Width: 
87.70in
82.50in
Height: 
66.70in
63.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.80in
Front Track: 
66.10in
63.90in
Rear Track: 
67.20in
63.50in
Wheel Base: 
118.10in
113.11in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.00
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
39.50
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.20in
59.00in
Rear leg room: 
38.90in
58.00in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.50in
57.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
77.90cu.ft
37.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
35.50cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5659.00lbs
5500.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Hands-free access

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Bucket Front Seats
Heated front seats
AMG sports seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
40:20:40 split folding rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
12 Total Speakers
205 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (2x 10.25" displays with touchpad)
Mercedes benz sound system with 4 mid range speakers, 2 tweeters
2 Frontbass speakers, 1 centre speaker and 225 W amplifier output
Hard-disk navigation

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Multibeam LED headlights with inner housing and high gloss black tubes/blue stripes, adaptive highbeam assist +, cornering and cross traffic functions
Badge on the wing in high gloss black with chrome stripes and blue EQC lettering
AMG specific black panel radiator grille with twin blade design and high gloss black surround
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs
High gloss black exterior mirror housing
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
21 in
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Summer tyres
Tirefit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
3 rear seatbelts
Blind Spot Assist
Active Lane Departure Warning
Parking package with Active Parking Assist and 360° camera

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Mocha Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#665751
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#000000
Amido Perforated, leather
#66686A
Oyster Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
#E7E4DE
Castanea Chestnut Perforated, leather
#8D5E57
Stonegray, alcantara/cloth
#798187