Comparison between:
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive40
- 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 40 | - |
| Trim | xDrive40 | Long Range |
| Model year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe, China, Australia |
| Price | EUR 77,300 (Germany, Nov 2022) | USD 89,990 (USA, Jan 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 | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea | Black Cream Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 198.9 in 5052 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 66.1 in 1679 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1709 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 9.0 in 228 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1058 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 59.0 in 1498 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 5630.61 lb 2554 kg |
| Payload | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | 1157.43 lb 525 kg |
| GVWR | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | 6788.03 lb 3079 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1450 / 1690 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure = 18.8 / 20.7° Breakover angle - 17.5° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps |
| Torque | - | 335 Nm 34.2 kgm 247.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 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 | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | - | L13 |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 205 kW 274.9 hp 278.7 ps |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 244.8 mi / 394.0 km WLTP: 262.2 mi / 422.0 km | NEDC: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km EPA: 371.0 mi / 597.0 km WLTP: 348.6 mi / 561.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe |
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 | 12.4 m 40.68 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.33 |
| 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 | 8.774 | 9.7 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Virtual pivot double wishbone Adaptive Air Suspension (optional) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Virtual pivot double wishbone Adaptive Air Suspension (optional) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 30 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 330 x 20 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 9Jx22 ET40 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 265/35R22 102W 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | Panasonic |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 76.6 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 |
| Number of modules | - | 16 |
| Voltage | 330.3 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | - | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 150 kW | Wall Connector, 17.28 kW Urban Supercharger, 72 kW Supercharger, 150 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 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard chargers, Type 2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.52 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 17.28 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, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:00 | Supercharger, 0:40-0:50 Urban Supercharger, 1:07-1:24 Wall Connector, 5:47-8:41 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Sports Package (O) Trailer hitch (O) 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) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) 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) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Back-up camera (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Four LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Two second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 5-seat configuration (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 17-inch touchscreen display (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Mobile app remote control (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (S) Trip Computer (S) Voice activated controls (S) Wireless phone charger (S) XM satellite radio capability (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range |