BMW iX1 xDrive25 vs Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

BMW iX1 xDrive25

Suv · Electric · AWD

Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

Suv · Electric · AWD

Car A

BMW iX1 xDrive25

The BMW iX1 xDrive25 blends AWD traction, a 400 km range, and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h pace for versatility across road trips and city use. Its five-seat SUV layout and 540 L boot suit growing families without excess bulk.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Car B

Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

A five-seat AWD EV that balances everyday pace with a long 500 km range and usable space for families. Less suited to performance thrills or hauling very bulky loads.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 63

City 65 / 65

Budget / value 50 / 49

Road trip 67 / 58

Performance 27 / 22

Cargo 38 / 34

Practical 47 / 46

Premium 48 / 48

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW iX1 xDrive25 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW iX1 xDrive25 Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

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Pros & cons

BMW iX1 xDrive25

AWD traction suits winter and mixed-road conditions
Brisk 5.6 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
400 km range supports weekend road trips
Five-seat SUV practicality with a usable 540 L boot
Not aimed at performance driving despite AWD and 204 hp
Less ideal for cargo-heavy hauling
No third-row seating for larger families
Premium-brand pricing around 45,000 may be high for tight budgets

Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

AWD traction adds confidence in city and mixed-weather driving
500 km range from a 78 kWh battery supports commuting and road trips
Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.8 s) eases merging and passing
Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families’ daily needs
Enthusiasts may want more excitement; 180 km/h top speed and 6.8 s 0–100 are brisk, not sporty
Cargo‑heavy users could find the 480 L trunk limiting
Only five seats with no third row for larger families
Price of 45,000 may not fit tighter budgets

Verdict

Pick BMW iX1 xDrive25 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

BMW iX1 xDrive25 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 300 e if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz B 300 e is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW iX1 xDrive25

Mercedes-Benz B 300 e

Verdict

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