Here’s where things stand today for the Neue Klasse BMW iX3 and the electric Mercedes GLC (GLC with EQ Technology / GLC EV).
1. Key hard specs – iX3 vs GLC EV
Launch versions compared:
- BMW iX3 50 xDrive (NA5) – first SUV on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform
- Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology (X540) – launch spec of the EV GLC
Platform & powertrain
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive | Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC EQ | |
|---|---|---|
| EV platform | Neue Klasse 800 V | MB.EA-M 800 V (Wikipedia) |
| Drive layout | Dual-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD (bmwhk.com) |
| Peak power | 345 kW (469 hp) | 360 kW (489 hp) (bmwhk.com) |
| Peak torque | 645 Nm | 800 Nm (bmwhk.com) |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.3 s (bmw.se) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (limited) | 210 km/h (limited) (bmw.se) |
Battery, range & charging
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive | Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC EQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | ~108.7 kWh NMC Li-ion (cylindrical cells) (bmw.se) | ~94 kWh Li-ion (usable) (Mercedes-Benz) |
| System voltage | 800 V | 800 V (Wikipedia) |
| WLTP range (official) | 676–805 km (up to 805 km for 50 xDrive) (bmw.se) | Up to 713 km WLTP (electrive.com) |
| EV-Database “real range” | ~610 km combined (MY26) (ev-database.org) | ~500 km combined (ev-database.org) |
| DC fast-charge power | Up to 400 kW | Up to 330 kW (bmw.se) |
| DC 10–80 % | ~21 min | ~22 min (bmw.se) |
| Range added in 10 min | 309–372 km (BMW claim) (bmw.se) | ~300–305 km (Mercedes claim) (Motor1.com) |
| AC onboard charger | 11 kW (22 kW optional in some markets) (bmw.se) | 11 kW std, 22 kW optional (mercedes-benz-media.co.uk) |
| Bidirectional | V2L + V2H + V2G announced (Wikipedia) | V2L/V2H announced (AC) (ev-database.org) |
Size, weight, towing, practicality
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive | Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC EQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,782 mm | 4,845 mm (bmw.co.uk) |
| Width (w/o mirrors) | 1,895 mm | 1,913 mm (bmw.co.uk) |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,644 mm (bmw.co.uk) |
| Wheelbase | 2,897 mm | 2,972 mm (bmw.co.uk) |
| Kerb weight | ~2,360 kg | ~2,535 kg (EU) (bmw.co.uk) |
| Boot (rear) | 520–1,750 L | 570–1,740 L (bmw.co.uk) |
| Frunk | 58 L | 128 L (bmw.co.uk) |
| Towing (braked) | Up to 2,000 kg | Up to 2,400 kg, 100 kg tongue (bmw.co.uk) |
2. BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) – technical deep dive
Platform & architecture
- First SUV on BMW’s Neue Klasse 800 V EV platform, completely separate from ICE X3.(Wikipedia)
- Sixth-gen eDrive: cylindrical NMC cells with ~20 % higher energy density vs prior gen, lighter and more efficient pack.(evspecifications.com)
- 4 “superbrain” computers incl. Heart of Joy that centrally controls dynamics (motors, brakes, suspension) with ~1 ms latency; enables very high regen share (BMW quotes up to ~99 % of braking via regeneration in many situations).(Wikipedia)
Powertrain
- Motors:
- Rear: electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM)
- Front: asynchronous motor (ASM)
- Both integrated with inverter + single-speed transmission in compact units.(BMW Group PressClub)
- System output: 345 kW (469 hp), 645 Nm.(bmwhk.com)
- Drivetrain: AWD (xDrive) via dual motors; 1-speed fixed-ratio gearbox.(bmwhk.com)
- Performance: 0–100 km/h 4.9 s, top speed 210 km/h electronically limited.(bmw.se)
Battery, efficiency & charging
- Battery:
- Capacity: 108.7 kWh (BMW high-voltage battery; effectively ~108 kWh usable according to EV-Database).(bmw.se)
- Chemistry: NMC Li-ion, cylindrical cells, integrated flat in the floor.(evspecifications.com)
- Range & consumption:
- WLTP: 676–805 km depending on spec and wheels.(bmw.se)
- WLTP energy use: 15.1–17.9 kWh/100 km.(bmw.se)
- EV-Database real mixed range estimate: ~610 km (MY26).(ev-database.org)
- Charging:
- Bidirectional: supports V2L, V2H and V2G in markets where infrastructure & regulation allow.(Wikipedia)
Chassis, aero & dynamics (hard bits)
- Dimensions: 4,782 mm L, 1,895 mm W, 1,635 mm H, wheelbase 2,897 mm.(bmw.co.uk)
- Drag coefficient: Cd ≈ 0.24, very low for an SUV.(Auto Data)
- Curb weight: ~2,360 kg; payload ~540 kg; max roof load 75 kg.(bmw.co.uk)
- Towing: up to 2,000 kg braked (12 % gradient), tongue 80 kg (towbar option).(bmw.co.uk)
- Ground clearance ~176 mm, turning circle 12.1 m.(Auto Data)
(Suspension layout specifics – multi-link rear etc. – haven’t been fully detailed officially yet; most sources simply state adaptive dampers and rear-biased AWD, so I’m not inventing extra numbers.)
Cabin, HMI & software tech
- First BMW with Panoramic iDrive / iDrive X:
- 43.3″ Panoramic Vision projected across the lower windscreen.
- 17.9″ central “free-cut” touchscreen.(Wikipedia)
- Optional 3D HUD; retains a strip of physical climate/volume buttons.(Wikipedia)
- OTA updates for drivetrain, ADAS, infotainment; high compute throughput via the new “superbrains”.(Wikipedia)
- Interior volume: 5 seats, 520–1,750 L rear cargo + 58 L frunk.(bmw.co.uk)
3. Mercedes GLC EV (GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology) – technical deep dive
Platform & architecture
- First EV on the MB.EA-M platform (mid-size Merc EV architecture), 800 V system.(electrive.com)
- Designed from the ground up as an EV but keeps GLC name and proportions; visually bigger than ICE GLC and EQC.(Autocar)
Powertrain
- Motors: dual-motor AWD with a two-speed transmission on the rear axle for efficiency at high speed.(Wikipedia)
- Launch variant GLC 400 4MATIC:
- Power: ~360 kW (483–489 hp depending on source).(arenaev.com)
- Torque: ~800 Nm.(arenaev.com)
- 0–100 km/h: 4.3 s.
- Top speed: 210 km/h.(mercedes-benz-media.co.uk)
- Later variant GLC 300+ (RWD) announced with ~369 hp and slower 0–100; detailed numbers still evolving.(AllAboutEVs)
Battery, range & charging
- Battery:
- Usable capacity ~94 kWh; NMC chemistry (not officially spelled out everywhere, but consistent with tech briefs).(Mercedes-Benz)
- Range & consumption:
- WLTP: up to 713 km quoted for launch spec.(electrive.com)
- Manufacturer combined efficiency: roughly 14.9–18.8 kWh/100 km WLTP.(mercedes-benz-media.co.uk)
- EV-Database “real range”: ~500 km mixed for GLC 400.(ev-database.org)
- Charging:
- DC: 330 kW peak on 800 V; 10–80 % in about 22 min.(mercedes-benz-media.co.uk)
- Adds ~300–305 km WLTP in 10 min charge.(MercedesBlog)
- AC: 11 kW std; 22 kW three-phase optional.(mercedes-benz-media.co.uk)
- Bidirectional / energy features:
- V2L/V2H announced (exact power figures still “TBA” in many sources), with focus on home-backup and load-balancing in some markets.(ev-database.org)
Dimensions, practicality & towing
- Dimensions: 4,845 mm L, 1,913 mm W, 1,644 mm H; wheelbase 2,972 mm.(ev-database.org)
- Boot: 570–1,740 L rear; plus 128 L frunk that opens by touching the Mercedes badge on the bonnet.(ev-database.org)
- Towing: up to 2,400 kg braked; 750 kg unbraked; tongue / drawbar load 100 kg.(ev-database.org)
- EU kerb weight: ~2,535 kg; payload ~580 kg.(ev-database.org)
Chassis, suspension & aero
- Aero: Mercedes quotes Cd as low as 0.26 depending on spec.(Wikipedia)
- Optional Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping; works with road-preview and “Car-to-X” data to pre-adjust damping and ride height for efficiency & comfort.(Wikipedia)
- Rear-axle steering up to 4.5°, shrinking turning circle under ~11 m and helping with trailer manoeuvring.(TopElectricSUV)
Cabin, HMI & electronics
- Optional 39.1″ MBUX Hyperscreen spanning the dash (driver + center + passenger), with local-dimming matrix backlight.(Top Gear España)
- Runs new MB.OS / latest MBUX with integrated AI from Microsoft + Google, native Teams, streaming apps, etc.(Mercedes-Benz)
- Dual wireless phone chargers; slim strip of physical buttons under the screen.(Wikipedia)
- ADAS sensor suite up to ~10 cameras, 5 radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors feeding MB.Drive for advanced driving assistance (high-end Level 2 / “2++”).(DIE WELT)
4. How they differ technically (quick reading)
- Range & efficiency: On paper the iX3 claims a slightly higher maximum WLTP (805 km vs 713 km) and a larger battery, but EV-Database places their “real” ranges fairly close: iX3 ~610 km vs GLC ~500 km, with the BMW having a bit more buffer from the bigger pack.(ev-database.org)
- Charging: BMW wins on peak power (400 kW vs 330 kW) and slightly faster 10–80 % time (21 vs 22 min), but both are at the absolute top tier and will mostly be HPC-limited in practice.(bmw.se)
- Performance: GLC 400 is the punchier one (0–100 in 4.3 s vs 4.9 s) thanks to more torque and the two-speed rear transmission.(bmw.se)
- Practicality: GLC wins on rear boot volume and especially frunk volume (128 L vs 58 L) and also offers higher towing (2.4 t vs 2.0 t). BMW is a touch shorter and lighter.(bmw.co.uk)
- Cockpit philosophy:
- BMW: driver-focused, Panoramic Vision HUD-bar + 17.9″ screen, retains more physical controls.(Wikipedia)
- Mercedes: huge 39.1″ Hyperscreen dominating interior; very “wow-factor” and infotainment-centric.(Top Gear España)
Here are current launch / list prices (base versions) for the Neue Klasse BMW iX3 50 xDrive and Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC EV in the Nordics + a few key European markets.
All prices are “from” prices incl. VAT, excl. local incentives & campaigns, as of Oct–Nov 2025.
1. BMW iX3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse) – prices
Nordics
| Country | Trim / note | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | iX3 50 xDrive (base) | från 749 900 kr | BMW Sverige + dealers (bmw.se) |
| Norway | iX3 50 xDrive (base) | fra 699 900 kr | BMW Norge + Norwegian press (bmw.no) |
| Denmark | iX3 50 xDrive (base) | ca. 649 900 kr list – some newer coverage mentions kampanj ~599 900 kr | Danish press & dealer sites (bilhandel.dk) |
| Finland | iX3 50 xDrive (base) | alkaen 69 390 € | BMW Finland & Finnish press release (Kaasujalka) |
Rest of Europe (selected)
| Country | Trim | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | iX3 50 xDrive | 68 900 € |
| Netherlands | iX3 50 xDrive | 70 501 € (EV-Database RRP) (ev-database.org) |
| United Kingdom | iX3 50 xDrive | from £58 755 (range ~£58.8–62.8k depending on spec) (ev-database.org) |
| “EU launch price” (BMW statement) | iX3 50 xDrive | 68 900 € (Europe-wide reference price) (Reuters) |
2. Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC EV (GLC with EQ Technology) – prices
Nordics
| Country | Trim / note | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | GLC 400 4MATIC (Standard / Advanced Edition) | från 769 000 kr | Mercedes Sverige press + Swedish EV media (Mynewsdesk) |
| Norway | GLC 400 4MATIC | fra 699 900 kr (Standard), 739 900 / 789 900 kr for higher packages | Official MB Norge post (Facebook) |
| Denmark | GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology | fra 619 900 kr; Long Range Edition fra 662 514 kr | MB Danmark press & dealer sites (Mynewsdesk) |
| Finland | GLC 400 4MATIC EV | Officiell prisinfo ej tydligt publicerad ännu – based on German & DK prices you can expect low/mid-70k € region, but that’s an estimate, not an official number. |
Rest of Europe (selected)
| Country | Trim | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | GLC 400 4MATIC | 71 281 € list | Electrive, ArenaEV, EV-Database (electrive.com) |
| Netherlands | GLC 400 4MATIC | 72 631 € | EV-Database (ev-database.org) |
| United Kingdom | GLC 400 4MATIC | £65 000 | EV-Database (ev-database.org) |
3. Quick read: how they stack up on price (Nordics & EU)
- Sweden: iX3 from 749 900 kr, GLC 400 from 769 000 kr → Merc is ~19k SEK above BMW at list. (bmw.se)
- Norway: both launch at 699 900 kr for the “standard” versions – they’re basically head-to-head on base price, with trim levels/fixed spec that differ. (bmw.no)
- Denmark: iX3 roughly 650k DKK list (some media mention campaigns down to ~600k), GLC 400 around 620k DKK list (≈660k for Long Range) – Mercedes is positioning itself slightly cheaper than BMW in many Danish write-ups. (bilhandel.dk)
- Germany / “core EU”: iX3 starts at 68 900 €, GLC at 71 281 €, so BMW is ~2.4k € cheaper on paper. (ev-database.org)
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