BMW iX1 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA
The BMW iX1 and Mercedes-Benz EQA are compact premium electric SUVs aimed at buyers who want a German EV crossover without stepping up to the larger, pricier models. Both bring familiar luxury-brand cabins to the electric class.
The iX1 offers a practical, well-packaged interior and BMW’s polished road manners. The EQA leans on Mercedes’ plush cabin design and badge prestige.
Bottom line: Pick the iX1 for space and driving polish; pick the EQA for cabin luxury and badge appeal. Compare range and charging closely.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 249,800 | RM 296,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 81 | 81 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Engine | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 204 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Transmission | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | 475 km | 429 km |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot | 490 L | 340 L |
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front, front-side, rear | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 4 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 180 | RM 160 |



