Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL AWD
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL AWD | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | - | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | SEL AWD | M50 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 53,100 (USA, Jun 2025) | 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) | Crossover | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Abyss Black Cyber Gray Atlas White Digital Teal Lucid Blue Atlas White Matte Ecotronic Gray Matte Gravity Gold Matte Sage Silver Matte Ultimate Red Cosmic Blue Pearl | 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 | Vivid Grey | Black Gray Dark Green | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 183.3 in 4656 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 84.7 in 2152 mm | - |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.6 in 1641 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | 34.1 in 866 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | 33.1 in 841 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 18.6 ° | 17.5 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.2 ° | 25.4 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 15.9 ° | - | - |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 176 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.7 in 1465 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 57.7 in 1465 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 58.8 in 1494 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | - | 3015.0 l 106.47 ft3 3.02 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | 3760.0 l 132.78 ft3 3.76 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 745.0 l 26.31 ft3 0.74 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1655.0 l 58.45 ft3 1.66 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | 24.0 l 0.85 ft3 0.02 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg | 5017.72 lb 2276 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - | 48.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - | 51.3 % |
| Front axle load limit | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1179.47 lb 535 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5831.23 lb 2645 kg | 6164.12 lb 2796 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.282 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - | BMW |
| Model | HD1002N0 | - | 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 | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - | BMW |
| Model | HF1001N0 | - | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 74 kW 99.2 hp 100.6 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 5.30 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 s | - | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km | EPA, CMB: 290.0 mi / 466.7 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 | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 116 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 MPGe | 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+ |
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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2.67 | - |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | - | 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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | - | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | - | 9.374 |
| Additional information | - | Gear Ratio - 2.263 Final Gear Ratio - 4.706 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Independent Multi-link | 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 | 13.0 in 330 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 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 | 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx19 | 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 8.5Jx20 10Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 235/55R19 105W | 245/40R19 255/40R19 255/35R20 285/30R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 84 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL / EVE Energy | Hyundai Mobis | CATL |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 697 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 1051.6 lb 477 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | 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 | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support | 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 NACS | NACS | 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 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW | AC 10.9 kW DC 250 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 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:20 AC 10.9 kW, 7:20 | 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 | - | - | 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 | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL AWD | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |