Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.8 seconds, compared with 8.6 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive has the higher listed output at 281 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 91 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive at 400 Nm and 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ at 385 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ carries the longer listed range at 528 km, against 465 km for 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive. 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive has the lower recorded consumption at 14.8 kWh/100km; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is listed at 15.7 kWh/100km. 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 100 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 180 litres. 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive carries the higher towing rating at 1,200 kg, while 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is listed at 750 kg. 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive is 292 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ has the lower listed starting price at $50,600, compared with $58,675 for 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive. 2025 BMW iX3 30 eDrive leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.