Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU | |
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| Model alias | iX (I20) | Juniper |
| Trim | M70 xDrive | Premium AWD EU |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 124,900 (DE, Nov 2025) GBP 114,305 (UK, Nov 2025) | EUR 52,990 (DE, Oct 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) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Carbon Black Space Silver Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Aventurin Red Black Sapphire Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay Frozen Pure Gray Frozen Deep Gray | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 65.3 in 1659 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 66.5 in 1688 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.8 in 910 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 41.5 in 1055 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.7 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.5 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1058 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg | 4402.63 lb 1997 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 47.8 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 52.2 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3957.3 lb 1795 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6966.61 lb 3160 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.26 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 O220SR | 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 13000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 650 Nm 66.3 kgm 479.4 ft-lb | 410 Nm 41.8 kgm 302.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 485 kW 650.4 hp 659.4 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 1015 Nm 103.5 kgm 748.6 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon-carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.765 kg/kW | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | 4.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 0.6 mi / 1.0 km WLTP: 1.9 mi / 3.0 km | WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 23.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 27.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.3 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Speed sensitive steering |
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 | 8.774 | 9.1 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 84 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | LG 4680 V2 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 369 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 108.9 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) anode | NCM955 Warranty - 8 years or 120 000 mi (193 121 km) Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah |
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 195 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU |