Compare the2023 Mercedes EQS SUVVS 2023 BMW iX

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes EQS SUV are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW iX doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the EQS SUV and the iX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and driver alert monitors.

There are over 9 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are BMW dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the EQS SUV’s warranty.

The EQS SUV has a solid front axle with a floating power axle for durability that the iX’s independent front suspension and exposed front driveshafts don’t offer.

The EQS SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the iX on a full charge:

For better traction, the EQS SUV has larger tires than the iX (275/45R21 vs. 235/60R20).

The EQS SUV’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the iX’s standard 60 series tires.

The front and rear suspension of the EQS SUV uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the iX, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The EQS SUV’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The iX doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the EQS SUV’s wheelbase is 8.3 inches longer than on the iX (126.4 inches vs. 118.1 inches).

For better maneuverability, the EQS SUV’s turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the iX M60’s (39 feet vs. 40.4 feet). The EQS SUV’s turning circle is 3.8 feet tighter than the iX xDrive50’s (39 feet vs. 42.8 feet).

The EQS SUV offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the iX can only carry 5.

The EQS SUV has .5 inches more front legroom, .2 inches more front shoulder room and 2.4 inches more rear legroom than the iX.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the EQS SUV’s middle row seats recline. The iX’s rear seats don’t recline.

Optional Trailer Stability Assist on the EQS SUV uses the Electronic Stability Program sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The iX doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the iX, the EQS SUV has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

Heated windshield washer fluid is optional on the EQS SUV to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The iX doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

The EQS SUV’s Active Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The iX’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

The EQS SUV is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The iX doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.