BMW iX1 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Should you buy BMW iX1 or Mercedes-Benz EQA? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW iX1 price starts at Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz EQA price starts at Rs 67.20 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

iX1 Vs EQA

Key Highlights	BMW iX1	Mercedes-Benz EQA
On Road Price	Rs.51,35,150^*	Rs.70,63,902^*
Range (km)	531	497-560
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	64.8	70.5
Charging Time	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)	7.15 Min

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BMW iX1
Rs49 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Rs67.20 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
Variant

BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
250 Plus
67.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	LWB	250 Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.51,35,150^*	Rs.70,63,902^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.97,732/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,34,462/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,86,150	Rs.2,76,702
User Rating	4.4 Based on 16 Reviews	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.22/km	₹ 1.33/km

Basic Information

LWB

250 Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.51,35,150^*

Rs.70,63,902^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.97,732/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,34,462/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,86,150

Rs.2,76,702

User Rating

4.4

Based on 16 Reviews

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.22/km

₹ 1.33/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)	-
Battery Capacity (kWh)	64.8	70.5
Motor Type	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor	Asynchronous motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	188bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm	385Nm
Range (km)	531 km	497-560 km
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	-
Battery Type	Lithium lon	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)	7.15 Min
Charging Time (D.C)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)	35 Min
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	-
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Options	11kW AC & 130kW DC	-
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

64.8

70.5

Motor Type

2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor

Asynchronous motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	175	160

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

175

160

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	175	160
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6 s	8.6 s
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4616	4463
Width (mm)	1845	1834
Height (mm)	1612	1608
Wheel Base (mm)	2800	-
Front Tread (mm)	-	1588
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1589
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2055
Grossweight (kg)	-	2470
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	340
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat	-
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	Individual-Sport-Comfort-Eco
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior	MBUX Interior Assistant
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours	Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverDesigno Patagonia Red Metallic BRIGHTCOSMOS BLACK METALLICPolar WhiteMountain Grey MetallicDesigno Mountain Grey Magno+2 MoreEQA Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	No
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Convertible Top	No	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours

Spectral BlueHigh Tech SilverDesigno Patagonia Red Metallic BRIGHTCOSMOS BLACK METALLICPolar White+2 MoreEQA Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	Yes	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.7	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality
Mercedes-Benz EQA
- Cabin quality — soft touch material of the dashboard and doorpads, good quality leather wrap for the steering. Feels properly luxurious!
- Features: twin 10.25” displays, 710W Burmester Sound System, panoramic sunroof, powered front seats — all that you realistically need
- Large 70.5kWh battery pack. Claimed range is upto 560km; expect ~450km in real world conditions.

BMW iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking
Mercedes-Benz EQA
- Lack of underthigh support in the rear due to raised floor.
- Shallow 340-litre boot is best suited for smaller trolley bags.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW iX1 and Mercedes-Benz EQA?

A ) BMW iX1 price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz EQA price starts at ₹ 67.20 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW iX1 is cheaper between these two cars.

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