BMW iX3 Mercedes-Benz EQE

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BMW iX3 Mercedes-Benz EQE
Model years (differs) 2025-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 70,900 € 79,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) n/a 68/100
Efficiency (differs) n/a 73/100
Practicality (differs) 80/100 60/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 81/100 81/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV Sedan
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 805 660
Battery (kWh) (differs) 108.7 89
Power (hp) (differs) 469 292
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 4.9 6.4
Length (mm) (differs) 4782 4946
Width (mm) (differs) 1895 1961
Height (mm) (differs) 1635 1510
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2360 2415
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 400 170
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2000 750
Boot (l) (differs) 520 430
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.1 15.9
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 210 210

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW iX3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for C-segment EV SUV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + 58 l frunk + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Mercedes battery warranty (10 yr/250,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE · Practicality: Boot 430 l + towing weight limited to 750 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE · Value retention: Residual value of electric premium sedans volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · NA5 (2025-, Neue Klasse)

BMW iX3

First model on BMW's new Neue Klasse platform, production started October 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. 800V architecture, 108.7 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 400 kW peak. WLTP around 805 km for the 50 xDrive (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg, boot 520 litres plus 58 litre frunk. Indicative German starting price 70,900 euro for 50 xDrive; an entry RWD version has been announced at a lower price point.

Profile · V295 EQE 350+ (2024)

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Electric sedan on the EVA2 platform, sharing much with the EQS. The EQE 350+ is rear-wheel drive with about 292 hp and an 89 kWh net battery. WLTP around 660 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight limited to 750 kg.

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