Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 BMW iX xDrive50 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.6 seconds, compared with 8.6 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 has the higher listed output at 523 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 333 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 at 765 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 BMW iX xDrive50 carries the longer listed range at 640 km, against 528 km for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ has the lower recorded consumption at 15.7 kWh/100km; 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 is listed at 19.3 kWh/100km. 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 195 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
2026 BMW iX xDrive50 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 500 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 160 litres. 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is listed at 750 kg. 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 is 490 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 $88,500 for 2026 BMW iX xDrive50. 2026 BMW iX xDrive50 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.