Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2024 BMW iX xDrive502021 BMW i3 42 kWh
2024 BMW iX xDrive502021 BMW i3 42 kWh
Model aliasiX xDrive 50
21CF
-
TrimxDrive5042 kWh
Model year20242021
MarketNorth America, EuropeNorth America, Europe
PriceEUR 107,400 (DE, Mar 2023)-

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleSport utility vehicle (SUV)Hatchback
MaterialsSteel
Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP)
Aluminium
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer
Aluminium
Exterior colorsIndividual Storm Bay
Mineral White
Aventurine Red
Alpine White
Sapphire Black
Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect
Phytonic Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain
Jucaro Beige Metallic
Capparis White
Fluid Black
Imperial Blue Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Interior colorsBlack
Loft Stonegrey
Mokka
Amido
Castanea
Black
Dark Grey
Light Grey
Brown
Number of doors55
Number of seats54
Length195.0 in
4953 mm
157.9 in
4011 mm
Width77.4 in
1967 mm
69.9 in
1775 mm
Width with mirrors-80.3 in
2040 mm
Height66.8 in
1696 mm
62.9 in
1598 mm
Wheelbase118.1 in
3000 mm
101.2 in
2570 mm
Front track66.0 in
1677 mm
61.9 in
1572 mm
Rear track67.2 in
1706 mm
62.0 in
1575 mm
Clearance8.0 in
203 mm
5.5 in
139 mm
Front headroom-39.6 in
1006 mm
Rear headroom-37.2 in
945 mm
Front shoulder room-53.6 in
1361 mm
Rear shoulder room-49.2 in
1250 mm
Front legroom-40.5 in
1029 mm
Rear legroom-31.9 in
810 mm
Trunk volume500.0 l
17.66 ft3
0.50 m3
260.0 l
9.18 ft3
0.26 m3
Maximum trunk volume1750.0 l
61.80 ft3
1.75 m3
1100.0 l
38.85 ft3
1.10 m3
Curb weight5698.95 lb
2585 kg
2965.22 lb
1345 kg
Payload1399.94 lb
635 kg
970.03 lb
440 kg
GVWR6933.54 lb
3145 kg
3780.93 lb
1715 kg
Drag coefficient0.25 Cd0.29 Cd
Additional informationMaximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg
Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg
Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg
Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8°
Breakover angle - 17.6°
Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm
Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerBMWBMW
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorRearRear
Power-125 kW
167.6 hp
170.0 ps
Maximum power RPM-4800 rpm
Torque-250 Nm
25.5 kgm
184.4 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Driving modes-Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Additional informationBMW 5th Gen eDrive technology
Total system power - 385 kW (326 hp)
Total system torque - 765 Nm
System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW
-

Second electric motor

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

ManufacturerBMW-
Motor typePermanent magnet synchronous-
LocationFront-
Regenerative brakingYes-

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed124.3 mph
200.0 km/h
93.2 mph
150.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h4.60 s7.20 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph4.40 s-

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeEPA: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km
EPA: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km
EPA: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km
WLTP: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km
WLTP: 393.3 mi / 633.0 km
NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km
EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km
WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 19.6 kWh/100 km
NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronic
Turning circle12.8 m
41.99 ft
9.86 m
32.35 ft
Additional informationOptional Integral Active Steering
Steering ratio - 16:1
-

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio8.7749.665
Additional information-Transmission type: GE1B

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
Double wishbone
Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers
Independent
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Shock absorbers
Rear suspensionIndependent
Five-link axle
Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers
Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Additional informationFront - four-piston fixed calipers
Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm
Rear - single-piston floating calipers
Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm
-

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims8.5Jx20
9Jx21
9.5Jx22
5Jx19
5Jx20
5.5Jx19

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres235/60R20 108H
255/50R21
275/40R22
155/70R19 84Q
155/60R20
175/50R20

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerCATLSamsung SDI
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity111.5 kWh42.2 kWh
Voltage330.3 V352 V
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingWater-based coolant circulation
Heat pipe
AC refrigerant-based cooling system
Additional informationNet battery capacity - 105.2 kWhThe net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh
Uses 120 Ah square cells
Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L
Optional battery heating system

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeWallbox, 11 kW
DC fast charging, 195 kW
Household charging, 2.8 kW
BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW
BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW
BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW
DC fast charging, 50 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeDC fast charging, 0:32
Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00
DC fast charging, 0:41
BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50
BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42
BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24
Household charging, 15:04

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresTrailer 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)
Cruise control with brake function (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)
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 (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 (O)
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 rear park distance control (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (S)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Hill holder (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Pasrking Assistance (O)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Pedestrian and collision warning (O)
Proactive driving assistant (O)
Rear camera and radar (S)
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 (S)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
ConnectedDrive Services (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)
Wi-Fi hotspot (O)
Wireless charging pad (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)
Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O)
Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights with cornering lights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Cloth (S)
Dark Oak wood trim (O)
Electronic Brown Trim (S)
Eucalyptus wood trim (O)
Leather and cloth (S)
Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S)
Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S)
Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S)
Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationSome of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional.BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite.
 2024 BMW iX xDrive502021 BMW i3 42 kWh