8.5
2022 BMW iX review
This isn't BMW's first EV rodeo – but this time around it has thrown the kitchen sink at its latest creation. Is it any good?
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Paul Maric
2023 BMW iX vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison
BMW iX
Mercedes-Benz GLB
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2023 BMW
iX
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.5
7.8
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Based on the BMW iX xDRIVE50 SPORT
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
60L
546 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$149,900
$103,800
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Healthy equipment list
- Incredibly quiet and smooth
- iDrive 8 is a massive step forward for in-car technology
Misses
- Doesn't handle like a BMW should
- Limited to sub-200kW fast charging
- Seat upholstery may not be kid-friendly
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely flexible interior
- Boxy looks stand out
- Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
Misses
- Seriously expensive to service
- Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
- Updated technology remains quite fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$600)
- Solar Control Glass (+$1,000)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 240kW - 455kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 630Nm - 1100Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
