Comparison - Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic 2022 - vs - BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
61,700
Updated: 
29 Jul 2023
£
54,960
Updated: 
04 Oct 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Polar White
#DFDCD5
Night Black
#131F35
Denim Blue metallic
#2F6483
Iridium Silver metallic
#A19C8E
Mountain Grey metallic
#ACAAA1
Rose Gold metallic
#CA9F7F
Patagonia Red metallic
#DE3146
Color: 
Mineral White metallic
#EFEFEF
Sanremo Green metallic
#587B56
Black Sapphire metallic
#424242
Space Silver
#AFB2AF
Phytonic Blue metallic
#37658D
Utah Orange metallic
#DA9668
Blue Bay Lagoon Metallic
#204C5A

Electric

Battery: 
66.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion,
66.45 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
227mi
267mi
Full Charge Time: 
EPA time to charge battery (at 240V) is 7.75 hr.
DC charging time in min (10-80% state of charge) with High-Power-Charging Station 29
Top Speed: 
100mph
111mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.40s
5.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The EQB is an all-new model for the Mercedes-Benz lineup and should be on sale in North America sometime this summer.

Pros
Practical interior,
brisk acceleration with upgraded powertrain,
nicely-trimmed interior.

Cons
Third row isn't very roomy,
battery takes up some cargo space,
fussy infotainment system.

By: 
caranddriver.com

In an increasingly crowded field of electric crossovers, the boxy 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB offers something refreshingly against-the-grain.

Pros
Just-right shape bridges boxy and aero
Quiet, comfortable ride
Available third-row seat
Sliding second-row seat
No sci-fi EV gimmickry

Cons
Premium price
Lower range than most rivals
Third row is tiny
Infotainment screens’ learning curve
Top active safety costs extra

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
More convincing than a petrol X1
New curved display is very appealing
Bigger and more practical than older X1s

Cons
Could there be a more affordable, less powerful version?
It’s a heavy blighter (but then so are most electric SUVs)
Lacks the pioneering feel of previous BMW i products

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Pros
Impressive performance
Good rear seat space
Decent range on a full charge

Cons
Firmer ride than rivals
No physical infotainment controls
Currently only one very expensive version available

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Feels premium
Easy to drive
Lots of kit as standard

Cons
No full one-pedal drive available
Pricey for a family SUV
Fiddly infotainment controls

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
384ft-lbs
364ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
288hp
308hp
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
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
Multifunction steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Keyless ignition
Extended cabin heating/cooling
Trim elements on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
12V - Power sockets
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
184.40in
177.10in
Width: 
72.20in
72.60in
Height: 
65.60in
63.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.60in
Front Track: 
62.40in
62.60in
Rear Track: 
62.40in
62.70in
Wheel Base: 
111.30in
105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
61.80cu.ft
52.70cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.00cu.ft
17.30cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4718.00lbs
4596.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
instrument display, audio, telephone and driver assistance

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Body-Colored Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass Panoramic 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
3 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
3 memorized passenger seat settings
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Front sports seats
Single front passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
40:20:40 split folding rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Keyless ignition
Dual zone front climate control
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Glove compartment

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.25" infotainment display size
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission
BMW iconic sound electric

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Rear wiper
Heated rear window
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 7.5
20"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

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
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Closing system with central locking
Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Electromechanical parking brake
Attentiveness assist
Tyre puncture warning system
iDrive controller
Drive off assistant