Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line AWD | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 | - |
| Trim | xDrive50 | GT-Line AWD |
| Model year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | North America |
| Price | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) | USD 57,600 (USA, Feb 2023) |
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 Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Steel Matte Gray Snow White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | - |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 64.0 in 1626 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.8 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.6 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 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 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.2 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.8 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 2303.83 lb 1045 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | - |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | 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 | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 116.8 mph 188.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 5.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | 5.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | 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 | EPA, CMB: 274.0 mi / 441.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 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 | EPA, CTY: 116 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, HWY: 94 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 11.62 m 38.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
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 | 10.65 |
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 |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-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 | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 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 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 8Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 255/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 115.5 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 384 |
| Battery voltage | 369 V | 697 V |
| Weight | - | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg |
| Volume | - | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 105.2 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 229.4 Wh/l Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external port |
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 1 |
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 10.9 kW DC 240 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, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 | DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 |
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) | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Body-color & gloss black lower fascia bumper (S) Body-color wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Cargo power outlet (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S) Gloss black front grille (S) GT-Line center console lid & crashpad design (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion Plus (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0), including auto lane-changing (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Ramp (NSCC-R) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (S) Smart Cruise Control - Machine Learning (SCC-ML) (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM)s (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0) (S) Central speaker (S) 4 x front and rear tweeters (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 2 x front midrange speakers (S) Meridian premium audio system with subwoofer and amplifier (S) 2 x rear surround spealers (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) 2nd row heated outboard seats (O) 2nd row reclining (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support & chauffer seat switch (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Ventilated front seats (S) D-shaped steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handle (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Smart power liftgate (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror with Homelink (S) Gloss black side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps and gloss black base (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) Artificial leather seat trim with suede trim along outer edges of seat (O) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) Suede seat trim with artificial leather trim along outer edges of seat (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. | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line AWD |