Comparing the 2026 BMW iX (from $75,150) with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (from $77,900). The iX offers 279 miles of range while the EQE SUV offers 279 miles.
Quick Take
BMW iX goes the distance.
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Longest Range
The BMW iX starts at $75,150, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ($77,900) by about $3,000.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX covers up to 364 miles, 85 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV's maximum of 279. At a DC fast charger, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV goes from 10-80% in about 32 minutes vs 34 for the BMW iX.
The BMW iX offers 77.9 cu ft of cargo space vs 55 for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Bottom line: the BMW iX is the pick if you want the longest range; otherwise the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV runs it close across the board.
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