Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | iX3 (NA5) |
| Trim | eDrive40 | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Vivid Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.6 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.2 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 15.9 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 45.1 % | 48.6 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 54.9 % | 51.4 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | - | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Pass-by noise - 65 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW Group |
| Model | HA0001N0 | HD1002N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW Group |
| Model | - | HF1001N0 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4607 rpm |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide inverter | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | 6.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 333.0 mi / 535.9 km | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | EPS with Servotronic |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.12 | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.801 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Five-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 255/45R20 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 84.3 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 113.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 162.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | EVE Energy |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 960 |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | Cylindrical |
| Cell configuration | - | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 698.9 V |
| Energy density | - | 190 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1316.16 lb 597 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - |
| Additional information | - | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height - 95 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | - |
| 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive |