Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh
- 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh | 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 | - | P8 AWD (facelift) |
| Trim | xDrive50 | 42 kWh | Twin Motor |
| Model year | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) | - | USD 54,645 (USA, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Black Stone Thunder Grey Fjord Blue Silver Dawn Crystal White Sage Green |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Charcoal Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 157.7 in 4006 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 73.3 in 1863 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 62.7 in 1592 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 5.2 in 131 mm | 6.9 in 175 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 35.9 in 911 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.2 in 945 mm | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 31.9 in 810 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 414.0 l 14.62 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | 2843.96 lb 1290 kg | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg |
| Payload | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 1124.36 lb 510 kg |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 3814 lb 1730 kg | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.3 Cd | 0.329 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 | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1365 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1805 kg Overhang front / rear - 714 / 722 Axle load distribution (%) front / rear - 47 / 53 | Headroom with panorama roof front/rear - 955/974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² Towing capacity - 1500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | - |
| Model | - | - | E400V6 (EAD3.1) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Torque | - | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 385 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 765 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 | - | - |
| Model | - | - | E400V6 (EAD3.1) |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | - | Front |
| Power | - | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 6.90 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | - | 4.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP: 341.1 mi / 549.0 km WLTP: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km | NEDC: 214.4 mi / 345.0 km EPA: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP: 177.1 mi / 285.0 km | EPA: 223.0 mi / 358.9 km WLTP: 272.2 mi / 438.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CMB: 83 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 23 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe EPA, CMB: 85 MPGe EPA, CTY: 92 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 20.4 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 | 10.31 m 33.83 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.7 |
| 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 9.665 | - |
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 MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | 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 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | Samsung SDI | - |
| Model | - | - | NCM |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 111.5 kWh | 42.2 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Voltage | 330.3 V | 353 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 105.2 kWh | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Usable capacity - 75 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 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 charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 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 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 | DC charging, 0:25-0:40 AC charging, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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 IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8 (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) 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) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | Body coloured covered grille (S) Charcoal headlining (S) Exterior styling kit (O) Foldable towbar (O) Glossy black roof rails (S) Glossy Black Skid Plates, Front & Rear (S) Grocery bag holder (O) Hidden storage under the driver's seat (O) Load compartment mat, moulded plastic, Charcoal (O) Moulded plastic floor mats, Charcoal (O) Power folding outer rear head restraints (O) Protection net (O) Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey (S) R-Design perforated leather-clad gear knob, Charcoal, Geartronic (S) Recharge aluminium front tread plates (S) Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar (S) Roof spoiler (O) Roof top in contrast colour, Black Stone (S) Sport pedals (S) Without extra emblem tailgate (S) 360º Camera (O) Alarm Logic Base (S) Automatic door locking (S) BLIS - Blind Spot Information with steering assistant (S) Cruise control (S) Double locking (S) Driver adjustable power steering (S) Dual-stage airbags, driver and front passenger (S) Dynamic chassis (S) Emergency Brake light and Hazard Warning (S) Harman Kardon Premium Sound plus Park Assist package (O) Hill Descent Control (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Inflatable Curtain (S) IntelliSafe Assist (ACC) (O) IntelliSafe Surround (O) ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat (S) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Knee airbag, driver side (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Panoramic roof with Navi Tech & Park Assist (O) Park Assist Camera, rear (O) Parking assistance, rear Gen 3 (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Prep for Interior motion sensor (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear and front park assist (O) Road Sign Information (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) SIPS side impact protection system (S) Speed limiter (S) Standard springs (S) Temporary Mobility Kit (S) WHIPS whiplash injury protection system (S) With alarm preparation (S) Without blocked lock mode (S) Without Pilot Assist (S) 12-inch driver display (S) 2 USB Typ-C Connectors, Front (S) 5 volt outlet (2 USB-C), in rear/lower tunnel consol (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Android powered infotainment (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital owners manual (S) High Performance audio system (S) Power outlet, luggage compartment (S) Smartphone integration (S) Volvo On Call (S) Wireless mobile phone charging (O) CleanZone (S) Humidity sensor (S) Two-zone climate system including cooled glove compartment (S) Heat in grill emblem (S) High voltage coolant heater (HVCH) (S) Adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated rear seats plus Climate Package (O) Manual seat cushion extension, driver seat (S) Manually foldable outer rear head restraints (S) Manually foldable second seat row (S) Power driver seat with memory function (O) Power front passenger seat (O) Power-operated multi-directional 4-way lumbar support (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Perforated leather-clad sport steering wheel with Uni-deco trim, Charcoal (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Dark tinted rear windows (O) Handle side door body color, w/o damper, keyless and illumination (S) Heated windscreen (O) Heated windscreen washers (O) Power tailgate (S) Tempered side windows (S) Automatically dimmed inner and outer rear view mirrors (S) Door mirror covers, 019 Black Stone (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power retractable door mirrors with ground lighting (S) Fog lamps (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED Headlights (S) LED headlights with Active Bending Lights (O) Charcoal Nubuck Textile/Perforated Nappa in Charcoal interior (RB0R) (S) Cutting Edge Aluminium Decor (S) High-gloss black side window trim (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. | The i3s arrives with sports suspension (tighter springs and dampers along with a stabiliser on the front axle) and sports steering with a correspondingly adapted steering torque characteristic. | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh | 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor |