The German auto motor und sport journal carried out a comparability take a look at of the brand new Mercedes EQB vs. its direct rivals, BMW iX1 and Audi This fall e-tron. Right here’s their conclusion.
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All three fashions participated within the take a look at of their strongest variations with two-motors and electrical all-wheel drive: the Mercedes EQB 350 4Matic (215 kW), the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (230 kW), and the Audi This fall 50 e-tron quattro (220 kW). Our colleagues at auto motor und sport journal wished to search out out which platform idea is best – the devoted electrical platform like Audi’s MEB or the standard platform tailored for electrical propulsion like these from Mercedes and BMW.
Audi is probably the most spacious and has the longest vary The devoted electrical platform provides Audi an area benefit. As a result of there isn’t a possibility of a thermal engine below the entrance hood as there’s within the different two which have electrical and thermal propulsion, the entrance finish is compact, and extra of the automotive’s size has been used for inside house.
Audi has the most important inside, and the third passenger sits comfortably within the again as there isn’t a middle tunnel. The This fall e-tron additionally has the largest boot.
Though it takes VW’s MEB platform with ergonomics critics, Audi comes with higher options. In comparison with the ID.3, the local weather management block is separate and has its display, and the instrument cluster is bigger.
The Audi This fall 50 e-tron has a 150 kW everlasting magnet synchronous motor within the rear and an 80 kW everlasting magnet asynchronous motor within the entrance that operates intermittently solely when extra energy or traction is required. The This fall recovers energy in three phases by way of the rear motor. It had the longest vary within the take a look at of 327 km (203 miles), however this wasn’t on account of decrease gas consumption (24.4 kWh/100 km in comparison with 23.6 kWh/100 km within the BMW and 25.9 kWh/100 km within the Mercedes) however as a result of bigger battery of 77 kWh in comparison with 64.7 kW within the BMW and 66.5 kW within the Mercedes.
The bigger battery in Audi contributes 500 kg to the automotive’s important weight. At low and medium speeds, the Audi is energetic and secure in corners because of its progressive variable-ratio steering. However at larger speeds, it begins to understeer, and the ESP reacts early, slowing the automotive and affecting driving pleasure. In distinction, the This fall responds effectively to brief bumps, absorbs lengthy bumps with out an excessive amount of roll, and retains the physique below management.
With rear drum brakes, the Audi has the longest braking distances, and the brake pedal’s proportioning is non-linear.
BMW is probably the most enjoyable to drive, however the Mercedes is probably the most refinedBy comparability, the BMW iX1 consumes much less vitality by having current-excited motors which are extra economical and react extra spontaneously to the press of the accelerator pedal. In contrast to the Audi, the ESP system intervenes extra evenly and later, giving the motive force extra freedom.
The BMW iX1 drives extra pleasantly as a result of the usual M adaptive suspension is extra firmly tuned, and the steering is responsive and exact, however suggestions is barely common. In distinction, the firmer suspension dampens bumps extra harshly, and the BMW isn’t as roomy as Audi or Mercedes.
With the OS8 working system, BMW’s inside is fashionable, however you’re distracted by the truth that local weather controls have been included on the touchscreen. Alternatively, nobody can complain the configuration of the instrument cluster, as a result of BMW provides as many choices as Mercedes: eight completely different layouts mixed with six drive modes and ambiance.
With a 66.5 kWh battery, Mercedes has achieved a variety of solely 285 km/177 miles (327 km/203 miles for Audi and 296 km/184 miles for BMW), nevertheless it drives most comfortably and harmoniously. Its steering reacts exactly, with out fuss, supplies dependable, by no means intrusive suggestions, and steers the two.1-ton automotive easily and safely via corners.
The Mercedes EQB additionally has the benefit of a 14 cm sliding rear bench and the choice of two extra seats the place individuals as much as 1.65 meters tall can sit. It additionally provides the most effective brake pedal management however not the shortest braking distance.
As an alternative, just like the Audi, the Mercedes is costlier than the BMW. The Audi This fall 50 e-tron quatro prices 57,900 euro ($61,374), the Mercedes EQB 350 4Matic 58,197 euro ($61,646) and the BMW iX1 xDrive 55,000 euro ($58,300). At this level, Audi has upgraded the This fall e-tron, and the highest model is now known as the 55 e-tron quatro as an alternative of fifty e-tron quattro and develops 250 kW in comparison with 220 kW earlier than.
The ultimate outcome was very shut: BMW gained with 630 factors, adopted by Audi with 616 factors and Mercedes with 613 factors.You’ll find right here the entire article.
