Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
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 | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | |
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| Model alias | iX (I20) | iX xDrive 50 |
| Trim | M70 xDrive | xDrive50 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | EUR 124,900 (DE, Nov 2025) GBP 114,305 (UK, Nov 2025) | 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 | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) 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 | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 77.4 in 1966 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 |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 65.3 in 1659 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 66.5 in 1688 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.8 in 910 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 41.5 in 1055 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 203 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1058 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 1527 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 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 47.8 % | 48.2 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 52.2 % | 51.8 % |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3957.3 lb 1795 kg | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | 1399.94 lb 635 kg |
| GVWR | 6966.61 lb 3160 kg | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.26 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 O220SR | XE2A01N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 13000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 650 Nm 66.3 kgm 479.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | XE2A01N0 |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | 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 | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
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 | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 1015 Nm 103.5 kgm 748.6 ft-lb | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon Carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.765 kg/kW | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
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 | 3.80 s | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | 4.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km WLTP, HWY: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km | EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA, CMB: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP, CTY: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km WLTP, CMB: 341.1 mi / 549.0 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 | EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | 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 | 8.774 |
| 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 Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.9 kWh | 105.2 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 115.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 303 Ah | 303 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 369 V | 369 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated 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 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 195 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 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 | DC 195 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 |
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) |
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. |
| 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 |