Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX xDrive45
- 2025 BMW iX xDrive40
- 2025 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 | 2025 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2025 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | iX (I20) | iX | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | xDrive45 | xDrive40 | M50 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 83,500 (DE, Nov 2025) GBP 75,405 (UK, Nov 2025) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Space Silver Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Sapphire Black Aventurin Red Sophisticated Gray Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm | - |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | 18.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.7 ° | 20.8 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.5 ° | 17.6 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | 14.9 in 379 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 8.0 in 202 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1526 mm | 58.3 in 1481 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5401.33 lb 2450 kg | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 5028.74 lb 2281 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - | 48.4 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - | 51.6 % |
| Front axle load limit | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3858.09 lb 1750 kg | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1433 lb 650 kg | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6834.33 lb 3100 kg | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 M220SR | - | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | - | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | - | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb | 630 Nm 64.2 kgm 464.7 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon Carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 6.10 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | - | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 374.1 mi / 602.0 km WLTP, HWY: 304.5 mi / 490.0 km | EPA, CMB: 211.3 mi / 340.0 km EPA, CMB: 216.9 mi / 349.0 km EPA, CMB: 218.7 mi / 352.0 km WLTP, CTY: 270.3 mi / 435.0 km WLTP, CMB: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km | EPA, CMB: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP, CTY: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km WLTP, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 27 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 84 MPGe EPA, CTY: 87 MPGe EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, HWY: 81 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 18 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.115 | 8.774 | 9.374 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Additional information | Optional Adaptive two-axle air suspension | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | 1.4 in 36 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.9 in 24 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 235/60R20 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 94.8 kWh | 71 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 100.6 kWh | 76.6 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 303 Ah | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery cell format | - | - | Prismatic |
| Battery voltage | 332.1 V | 330.3 V | 398.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 175 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 175 kW, 0:34 AC 11 kW, 9:45 | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:00 | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | New in 2025: - Redesigned grille - Updated headlights - Optional laser taillights - New steering wheel - New interior trim options - New adjustment controls for the air vents - BMW OS 8.5 - Heated front seats standard on i4 eDrive40 and i4 xDrive40 - Personal eSIM 5G standard on all i4 models - Wireless device charging standard on i4 eDrive40 and i4 xDrive40 |
| 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 | 2025 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2025 BMW i4 M50 |