# BMW iX3: tests, range and comparison with the petrol X3

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars, in 2 countries (Allemagne, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 8 articles from 8 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 18:11.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews
- Countries: Allemagne, États-Unis
- Brands: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 06:29
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 18:11
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/388-bmw-ix3-tests-range-and-comparison-with-the-petrol-x3

## National stories (2)

- United States — 1 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Germany — 1 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- United States: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Canada: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- France: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- South Korea: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (3), German (2), French (1), Italian (1), Korean (1)

## Timeline (4 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Test drive of the BMW iX3 50 xDrive](https://mecapress.com/events/619-test-drive-of-the-bmw-ix3-50-xdrive.md)

German press publishes a test drive of the BMW iX3 50 xDrive, judging the electric SUV convincing for everyday use despite the hype surrounding the model.

4 sources, 4 articles · Allemagne

### 2 November 2026 — [Range comparison between the electric BMW iX3 and the thermal X3](https://mecapress.com/events/2606-range-comparison-between-the-electric-bmw-ix3-and-the-thermal-x3.md)

A comparison measures the distance without refueling achievable by the electric BMW iX3 compared to the petrol-powered X3.

2 sources, 2 articles · Not located

### 5 November 2026 — [Test of the entry-level BMW iX3 40](https://mecapress.com/events/4955-test-of-the-entry-level-bmw-ix3-40.md)

The BMW iX3 40, entry-level model of the Neue Klasse, is tested with 320 hp, rear-wheel drive, 800-volt architecture and up to 546 km of WLTP range.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 6 November 2026 — [BMW iX3 exceeds its EPA range during a real-world test](https://mecapress.com/events/5844-bmw-ix3-exceeds-its-epa-range-during-a-real-world-test.md)

During a real-world range test, the BMW iX3 travels more than 400 miles, outperforming the Volvo EX60 and Mercedes-Benz GLC EV.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis

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