BMW iX3 xDrive30 vs Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

BMW iX3 xDrive30

Suv · Electric · AWD

Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

Suv · Electric · AWD

Car A

BMW iX3 xDrive30

The BMW iX3 xDrive30 is an electric AWD SUV that blends a usable 460 km range with five-seat practicality and 6.8 s acceleration for road trips and everyday use. It leans toward all-weather confidence and family convenience rather than outright performance or maximum cargo space.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Car B

Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

An electric AWD five-seater with solid power and a 420 km range, the EQC 300 4MATIC suits road trips and city duty alike. Cargo space and outright performance thrills are not its focus.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safety292 hpAWDElectric

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 60

City 63 / 63

Budget / value 45 / 45

Road trip 68 / 67

Performance 33 / 34

Cargo 36 / 30

Practical 47 / 44

Premium 53 / 53

Winter 76 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW iX3 xDrive30 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW iX3 xDrive30 Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

BMW iX3 xDrive30

AWD traction for winter and mixed conditions
460 km range helps on longer road trips
Five seats and a 510 L trunk suit growing families
6.8 s 0–100 km/h enables confident passing
Not a performance SUV; 180 km/h top speed and 6.8 s sprint won’t thrill enthusiasts
510 L cargo area may feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Seats only five with no third-row option
Long journeys still require charging planning despite a 74 kWh battery

Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on varied roads
420 km range from an 80 kWh battery supports longer drives
292 hp and 565 Nm with 6.2 s 0–100 for confident passing
Five seats and a 400 L trunk fit small-family needs
400 L cargo area limits cargo-heavy travel
Performance driving isn’t its focus despite decent acceleration
Longer routes will still require charging stops
Purchase price may stretch tighter budgets

Verdict

Pick BMW iX3 xDrive30 if…

Lower entry price

BMW iX3 xDrive30 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC puts out 292 hp vs 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW iX3 xDrive30

Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC

Verdict

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