2026 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2026 BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 BMW iX (97 MPGe) costs about $937 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS (98 MPGe) about $918.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
Side by side
| BMW iX | Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
|---|---|---|
| $937 | Your annual fuel cost | $918 |
| 97 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 98 MPGe |
| 99 MPGe | City | 98 MPGe |
| 94 MPGe | Highway | 98 MPGe |
| 34.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 34 kWh |
| 364 mi | Driving range | 390 mi |
| — | Passenger volume | 103 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 35 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 11 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 14 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motors (420 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (265 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz EQS across model years
- BMW iX
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes farther between stops: about 390 miles on a charge, compared with 364 miles for the BMW iX.
Among 91 2026 midsize & large SUVs, the BMW iX ranks 8th and the Mercedes-Benz EQS 6th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 BMW iX or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Measured by cost to drive, the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The BMW iX is rated 97 MPGe combined and the Mercedes-Benz EQS 98 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 BMW iX vs. the Mercedes-Benz EQS per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $937 for the BMW iX and $918 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Which has more range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS: about 390 miles versus 364 miles.
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