Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | |
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| Model alias | - | iX xDrive 50 |
| Trim | Performance AWD | - |
| Model year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 65,620 (DE, Nov 2020) | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) |
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) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Individual Storm Bay Metallic (Sport Package) Mineral White Metallic (Sport Package) Aventurine Red (Sport Package) Alpine White Sapphire Black Metallic Sophistogrey Metallic with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Loft Stonegrey Atelier Mokka Atelier Black Suite Amido Suite Castanea |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1978 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 33.3 in 847 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 38.8 in 986 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | - | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1925.5 l 68.00 ft3 1.93 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4415.86 lb 2003 kg | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg |
| Payload | 886.26 lb 402 kg | 1058.22 lb 480 kg |
| GVWR | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg | 6437.5 lb 2920 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Torque | - | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Total system power output - 340 kW / 456 hp Total system torque - 673 Nm / 497 lb-ft | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Torque | - | 352 Nm 35.9 kgm 259.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.70 s | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.50 s | 4.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | WLTP: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 23 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | - |
| Additional information | - | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 11.115 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Performance brakes Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 27 / 22 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 235/60R20 108H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | CATL |
| Model | NCM 21700 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 74 kWh | 111.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | - |
| Voltage | - | 330.3 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Heat pump | Net battery capacity - 106.3 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC Charging, 250 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC fast charging, 0:35 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Performance control (S) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Operating System 8 (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 |