BMW iX3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW iX3 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. and IC Star Automotive, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW AG (bmw.com.au), via bmw.com.au.
BMW iX3
iX3 40 variant
- SRP
- ₱5,998,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱104,376
Photo: Mercedes-Benz Philippines (IC Star Automotive, Inc.), via mercedes-benz.ph.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line variant
- SRP
- ₱7,190,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱125,119
How they differ
- The BMW iX3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱5,998,000, which is ₱1,192,000 (17%) below the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at ₱7,190,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the iX3 is estimated at ₱104,376 a month against ₱125,119 for the EQE SUV, a difference of ₱20,743 a month.
- The iX3 makes more power (320 PS against 292.4 PS for the EQE SUV).
- The EQE SUV has more torque (565 Nm against 500 Nm for the iX3).
- The iX3 claims the longer range (805 km against 628 km for the EQE SUV).
- The EQE SUV has the larger battery (96 kWh against 82.6 kWh for the iX3).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW iX3iX3 40, ₱5,998,000 | Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVEQE 350+ SUV AMG Line, ₱7,190,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Electric | Electric motor |
| Max power (differs) | 320 PS | 292.4 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 500 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 82.6 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 628 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | WLTP (537-628 km band) |
| Motor power (differs) | 235 kW | 215 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | n/a | 22 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 300 kW | 170 kW |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Rear-wheel drive | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4782 mm | 4863 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1895 mm | 1940 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1635 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2897 mm | 3030 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2160 kg | 2490 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 520 L | n/a |
| Payload (differs) | n/a | 505 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | AIRMATIC with adaptive damping |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | AIRMATIC with adaptive damping |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | 21-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS with Brake Assist (BAS) |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 7 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Parking Package with 360-degree camera |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Acceleration Slip Regulation |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | n/a | MBUX Hyperscreen: 17.7-inch OLED central display and 12.3-inch OLED passenger display, Burmester 3D sound |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Apple CarPlay |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 12.3-inch driver display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | DIGITAL LIGHT with ULTRA RANGE high beam |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | KEYLESS-GO with flush door handles |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Airbags: two-stage front, front side, window (curtain) and driver knee; head-up display; panoramic sliding sunroof; climatised front and rear seats |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.