Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW iX xDrive40
- 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 40 11CF | - | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | xDrive40 | 33 kWh | M50 |
| Model year | 2024 | 2018 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 81,550 (DE, Nov 2022) | - | USD 69,700 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 71,100 (Germany, Jun 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 | Coupe |
| 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 | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Atelier European Dark | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 157.7 in 4006 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | - | - |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 208 ° | - | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.6 ° | - | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 5.2 in 131 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 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 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 2954.19 lb 1340 kg | 5017.72 lb 2276 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | - | 48.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | - | 51.3 % |
| Front axle load limit | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg | 6164.12 lb 2796 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.32 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model | - | - | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | BMW |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | - | Front |
| Power | - | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 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 | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 630 Nm 64.2 kgm 464.7 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
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 | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | 6.90 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 211.3 mi / 340.0 km EPA, CMB: 216.9 mi / 349.0 km EPA, CMB: 218.7 mi / 352.0 km WLTP, CTY: 270.3 mi / 435.0 km WLTP, CMB: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA, CMB: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km WLTP, CMB: 152.2 mi / 245.0 km | EPA, CMB: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP, CTY: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km WLTP, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 84 MPGe EPA, CTY: 87 MPGe EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, HWY: 81 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 18 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.5 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | - | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 |
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 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | 9.374 |
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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 8.5Jx20 10Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T | 245/40R19 255/40R19 255/35R20 285/30R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 76.6 kWh | 33.2 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | Samsung SDI | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 96 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | - | 8 | - |
| Battery voltage | 330.3 V | 353 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah Prismatic cells |
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 | 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 150 kW | AC 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 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 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 3:00 AC 7.4 kW, 4:28 AC 3.7 kW, 8:56 AC 2.8 kW, 11:47 | DC 195 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
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) Active Protection (S) 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) High Beam Assist (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 Professional with Alarm (S) 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 (S) 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) Extended exterior mirrors package (S) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (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) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (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) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (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) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (S) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) M steering wheel in leather, adjustable (S) M Door Sills (S) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Alcantara / Sensatec with M interior trim Rhombicle Anthracite (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Leather (O) |
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. | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |