Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US
- 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US
- 2026 BMW i4 M60
- 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 iX M70 xDrive US | 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US | 2026 BMW i4 M60 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | iX (I20) | iX (I20) | i4 (G26) | iX3 (NA5) |
| Trim | M70 xDrive US | xDrive45 US | M60 | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 111,500 (USA, Nov 2025) | USD 75,150 (USA, Nov 2025) | - | - |
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) | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Carbon Black Sapphire Black Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Aventurin Red Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay Space Silver Frozen Deep Gray Frozen Pure Gray | Alpine White Carbon Black Sapphire Black Mineral White Arctic Race Blue Dune Gray Aventurin Red Dark Graphite Tanzanite Blue Storm Bay Space Silver Frozen Deep Gray Frozen Pure Gray | Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea Chestnut | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Vivid Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 195.5 in 4965 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm | - | 82.4 in 2093 mm |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 65.3 in 1659 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 66.5 in 1688 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.8 in 910 mm | - | - | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | 41.5 in 1055 mm | - | - | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | 18.8 ° | - | 18.6 ° |
| Departure angle | 20.7 ° | 20.7 ° | - | 20.2 ° |
| Breakover angle | 17.5 ° | 17.5 ° | - | 15.9 ° |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | 15.7 in 400 mm | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 8.8 in 223 mm | 8.8 in 223 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in 1058 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | - | 40.6 in 1031 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.7 in 1567 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 60.1 in 1526 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | - | - | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | - | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 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 | 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 | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg | 5401.33 lb 2450 kg | 5028.74 lb 2281 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 47.8 % | 48.6 % | 48.4 % | 48.6 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 52.2 % | 51.4 % | 51.6 % | 51.4 % |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | - | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3957.3 lb 1795 kg | 3858.09 lb 1750 kg | - | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | 1433 lb 650 kg | - | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | 6966.61 lb 3160 kg | 6834.33 lb 3100 kg | - | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.26 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 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 | BMW | BMW Group |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 O220SR | eDrive 5.0 M220SR | XE2A02N0 | HD1002N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 242 kW 324.5 hp 329.0 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 13000 rpm | 0 - 8000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 650 Nm 66.3 kgm 479.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW Group |
| Model | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | eDrive 5.0 U220SF | - | HF1001N0 |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | 0 - 8000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 4607 rpm |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 485 kW 650.4 hp 659.4 ps | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 442 kW 592.7 hp 601.0 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 1015 Nm 103.5 kgm 748.6 ft-lb | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon-carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.765 kg/kW | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon-carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters | 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 | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.80 s | 5.10 s | 3.80 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | 4.90 s | 3.60 s | 6.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 283.0 mi / 455.4 km EPA, CMB: 284.0 mi / 457.0 km EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km | EPA, CMB: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km EPA, CMB: 290.2 mi / 467.0 km EPA, CMB: 297.0 mi / 478.0 km EPA, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km | EPA, CMB: 232.0 mi / 373.4 km EPA, CMB: 278.0 mi / 447.4 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: 74 MPGe EPA, CTY: 74 MPGe EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 44 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 45 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 75 MPGe EPA, CMB: 76 MPGe EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 76 MPGe EPA, HWY: 78 MPGe EPA, HWY: 82 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe EPA, CTY: 89 MPGe EPA, CTY: 91 MPGe EPA, CTY: 94 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 40 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 84 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, CMB: 94 MPGe EPA, HWY: 82 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe | - | 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 | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | - | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | EPS with Servotronic |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 11.115 | 9.374 | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | 8.774 | 8.774 | 8.801 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Double wishbone Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Five-link axle Stroke-dependent dampers Coil springs (helical springs) | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Five-link |
| Additional information | - | Optional Adaptive two-axle air suspension | - | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm | - | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.0 in 330 mm | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 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 | 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 8.5Jx20 10Jx20 | 8.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y | 245/40R19 255/40R19 255/35R20 285/30R20 | 255/45R20 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 100.6 kWh | - | 108.7 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | - | - | EVE Energy |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | 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 | 369 V | 332.1 V | 398.5 V | 698.9 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 112.8 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) anode | Net battery capacity - 100.1 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) anode | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | 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 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 | 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 195 kW | AC 11 kW DC 175 kW | 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 195 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 10:15 | DC 175 kW, 0:34 AC 11 kW, 9:27 | 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 | - |
| 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US | 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US | 2026 BMW i4 M60 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive |