BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Audi e-tron Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Audi e-tron Sportback. The BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV price is Rs. 1.39 Crore and Audi e-tron Sportback price is Rs. 1.20 Crore.

iX vs EQE SUV vs e-tron Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	iX	EQE SUV	e-tron Sportback
Price	Rs. 1.21 Crore	Rs. 1.39 Crore	Rs. 1.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	-	-
Power	-	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Electric

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BMW iX

xDrive 40

Rs. 1.21 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

500 4MATIC

Rs. 1.39 Crore

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Audi e-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore

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BMW iX

xDrive 40

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

500 4MATIC

Audi e-tron Sportback

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	200	210	200
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	4.9	5.7
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 32 mins, 100 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		0-100 % : 9 hrs 30 mins, 11 kW charger
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	Electric		Dual Asynchronous Motors
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Motor Performance	322 bhp, 630 Nm	402 bhp, 858 Nm	402 bhp, 664 Nm
Driving Range (km)		550	484
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Battery	76.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	90.56 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	95 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 3 Phase AC Induction Motor Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable		Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double wishbone		5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Five-link		5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.1	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 50 R21	R20	255 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 50 R21	R20	255 / 50 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist			Optional
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	22 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	22 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Interior design Suite Leather Castanea	Black / Balao Brown/Neva Gray / Balao Brown	Black, Okapi Brown and Mother of Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Illuminated	Aluminium
Soft-close Door			Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6		30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9	17.7	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	15	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Black Sapphire Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic	Galaxy Blue Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic	Selenite Grey Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Sophisto Grey (metallic)	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Storm Bay Metallic	Emerald Green Metallic	Plasma Blue Metallic
Aventurin Red metallic	High-Tech Silver Metallic	Typhoon Gray Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic	Velvet Brown Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic	Alpine Grey	Glacier White Metallic
	Diamond White	Catalunya Red Metallic
	Polar White	Siam Beige Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	3.8Exterior
	4.3Comfort
	4.5Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Performance king

Its an amazing experience What a performance I love it When i drive the bmw iX well worthy performance i got Now i decided to buy a new iX in very few month and I ordered for my future business uses

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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC offers a compelling blend of luxury, performance, and eco-friendliness for Indian consumers. Its electric drivetrain provides ample power and torque, ensuring brisk acceleration and a smooth, quiet ride. The spacious interior is a testament to Mercedes-Benz's commitment to luxury, with top-notch materials and advanced technology throughout. Here's my take Pros: 1. Electric Powertrain: The EQE SUV's electric powertrain delivers instant torque, offering a thrilling driving experience while being environmentally conscious. 2. Luxury Interior: The cabin boasts premium materials, comfortable seats, and cutting-edge tech, providing a true luxury experience. 3. Advanced Features: Equipped with the latest in-car tech, including the MBUX infotainment system and advanced driver-assistance features. 4. Solid Range: Offers a respectable electric range suitable for most Indian commuting needs. Cons: 1. Price: The EQE SUV comes with a premium price tag that might be a hurdle for some Indian consumers. 2. Charging Infrastructure: While improving, India's charging infrastructure may still be a concern for long-distance travel. 3. Limited Model Availability: Availability may be limited initially, potentially leading to long waiting periods. In conclusion, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC is an impressive electric SUV that caters to the luxury segment in India, offering a compelling package for those willing to invest in cutting-edge electric mobility.

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iX vs EQE SUV vs e-tron Sportback Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Audi e-tron Sportback?

BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV price is Rs. 1.39 Crore and Audi e-tron Sportback price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. Hence Audi e-tron Sportback is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare iX, EQE SUV and e-tron Sportback, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare iX, EQE SUV and e-tron Sportback comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Audi e-tron Sportback

Length (mm)	4953	4863	5014
Width (mm)	1967	1940	1976
Height (mm)	1695	1685	1686
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	3030	2928
Kerb Weight (kg)		2610	2595

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			615

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment	Optional
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Body Coloured	Chrome Inserts	Black

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	10	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	250000	160000
Warranty (In Years)		3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited