Real-world range & Charging speed review 🔋! BMW iX3 vs Mercedes GLC EQ

The battery and charging comparison between the BMW iX3 xDrive50 and the Mercedes GLC EQ 400 4Matic reveals distinct differences in capacity, efficiency, and real-world performance:

Battery & Charging Infrastructure:
The BMW iX3 is equipped with a larger 108.7 kWh net battery, significantly outclassing the Mercedes GLC EQ's 94.5 kWh battery. Both vehicles support 11 or 22 kW AC charging, but the iX3 features 800V technology with a charging peak of 400 kW (compared to the GLC's 330 kW peak).

Charging Tests:
Mercedes GLC EQ: The vehicle demonstrated a solid charging curve, successfully completing a 10-80% charge in 22 minutes. The process was simplified by "Plug and Charge" functionality.
BMW iX3: The iX3 showed superior speed, hitting a 400 kW peak and completing a 15-80% charge in approximately 18 minutes, despite having a larger battery pack than the Mercedes.

Real-World Range & Efficiency:
BMW iX3: Leads the segment in range due to its larger battery and slightly better efficiency. At 100 km/h (60 mph), it achieves a real-world range of 725 km (450 mi). At higher speeds of 130 km/h (80 mph), the range is 545 km (340 mi).
Mercedes GLC EQ: While its range is lower 525 km (330 mi) at 100 km/h and 450 km (280 mi) at 130 km/h, the gap narrows as speeds increase. This is attributed to the Mercedes' air suspension (which lowers the vehicle for better aerodynamics) and its two-speed gear concept, which makes it surprisingly efficient at higher motorway speeds.



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