Head to head
BMW iX1 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The BMW iX1 offers more range — 260 miles WLTP against 245 miles, a gap of about 15 miles between charges. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 495 litres and 7 seats versus 490 litres and 5 in the BMW iX1. On price the BMW iX1 starts about £9,000 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the BMW iX1 at 5.6s.
On the measured specifications below, the BMW iX1 leads in 3 areas and the Mercedes-Benz EQB in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech