Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW iX xDrive40
- 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.
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 40 11CF | iX3 (NA5) |
| Trim | xDrive40 | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 81,550 (DE, Nov 2022) | - |
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 Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Vivid Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | 18.6 ° |
| Departure angle | 208 ° | 20.2 ° |
| Breakover angle | 17.6 ° | 15.9 ° |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.6 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.4 % |
| Front axle load limit | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 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 | - | HD1002N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 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 Group |
| Model | - | HF1001N0 |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | 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 | 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 | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 630 Nm 64.2 kgm 464.7 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | 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 | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.70 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 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 | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Five-link |
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 | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 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 | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 255/45R20 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 76.6 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | CATL / EVE Energy |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 330.3 V | 698.9 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh | Cell type - cylindrical Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Vehicle-to-Load - 3.7 kW AC Vehicle-to-Home - 11 kW DC Vehicle-to-Grid - 11 kW DC |
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 2 CCS2 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 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 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:00 | 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 | 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) | - |
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. | - |
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive |