Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 8.6 seconds. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 has the higher listed output at 204 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ at 385 Nm and 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 at 250 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 475 km for 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 has the lower recorded consumption at 14.0 kWh/100km; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is listed at 15.7 kWh/100km. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 130 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
2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 490 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 150 litres. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 carries the higher towing rating at 1,200 kg, while 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is listed at 750 kg. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 is 37 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
2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 has the lower listed starting price at $49,900, compared with $50,600 for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 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.