Comparison - Mercedes EQA 250 AMG Line 2022 - vs - BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
52,010
Updated: 
28 Jul 2023
£
54,960
Updated: 
04 Oct 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front 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: 
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia red
#C91127
digital white
#ABADB1
rosé gold
#B2887D
MANUFAKTUR mountain grey
#898789
Cosmos Black Metallic
#4D4A4B
Polar white
#DBDBDB
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: 
70.5KWH
66.45 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
324mi
267mi
Full Charge Time: 
Wall box (400 V/16 A) 10–100% - 5 hrs 45 min /Public rapid charging (100 kW) 10–80% - 30 min
DC charging time in min (10-80% state of charge) with High-Power-Charging Station 29
Top Speed: 
99mph
111mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.60s
5.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Great on-board tech
Premium feel
Decent range

Cons
Smaller boot than GLA
Not particularly quick
Rivals have better charging capability

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Pros
Quiet on the move
Decently roomy cabin
Brilliant infotainment

Cons
Compromised boot space
Uncomfortable rear seat
Cheaper alternatives offer more for the money

By: 
carwow.co.uk

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: 
364ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
187hp
308hp
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet

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: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Shift paddles
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Trim elements on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
12V - Power sockets
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.70in
177.10in
Width: 
79.50in
72.60in
Height: 
63.70in
63.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.60in
Front Track: 
62.50in
62.60in
Rear Track: 
62.70in
62.70in
Wheel Base: 
107.40in
105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.80
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
Front Hip Room: 
57.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
46.00cu.ft
52.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.00cu.ft
17.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
4497.00lbs
4596.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
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: 
Heated door mirrors
Electric front windows Electric rear windows
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: 
Heated front seats
electric backrest and height adjustment
electric seat cushion inclination adjustment;
electropneumatic four-way lumbar support
manual seat cushion depth adjustment by 6 cm
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Front sports seats
Single front passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear seat 60-40 foldable split
Folding center armrest
40:20:40 split folding rear seats

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
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: 
one centre speaker, two Frontbass speakers, two tweeters, four mid-range speakers and 225 W amplifier output
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (two 10-inch displays with touchpad) O O
Smartphone integration
Hard disk navigation
Live Traffic Information (free for first three years)
navigation
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission
BMW iconic sound electric

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Heat-insulating dark-tinted glass
Polished aluminium roof rails
Surround lighting with projection of brand logo
Windcreen wipers with rain sensor
Rear wiper
Heated rear window
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
20"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
no
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Active Brake Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Speed limit Assist
Blind Spot Assist with exit warning function
Mercedes-Benz emergency call 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