Comparison between:
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 | iX3 (NA5) | - |
| Trim | xDrive50 | 50 xDrive | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | EUR 102,500 (DE, Nov 2022) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2022) | - | USD 57,490 (USA, Oct 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) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength 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 | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Deep Blue Metallic Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Vivid Grey | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 188.8 in 4796 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 83.8 in 2128 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 78.0 in 1981 mm |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.0 in 990 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | 18.6 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.8 ° | 20.2 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.6 ° | 15.9 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | 15.7 in 400 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4482 lb 2033 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.6 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.4 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 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 | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW Group | Tesla |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | HD1002N0 | 4D2 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 303 kW 406.3 hp 412.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW Group | Tesla |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | HF1001N0 | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 335 V |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 4607 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 | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 461 kW 618.2 hp 626.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 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 4DU Track Mode V3 |
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 | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 4.90 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | 6.70 s | 3.30 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: 377.2 mi / 607.0 km WLTP, CMB: 364.7 mi / 587.0 km | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km | EPA, CMB: 306.0 mi / 492.5 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 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 21.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 20.7 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 | 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 | 2 |
| 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 9.606 | 9.1 |
| 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 | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Five-link | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | - | Adaptive Suspension Drive modes |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | 13.0 in 330 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | - | 1.1 in 27 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | - | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - | Performance brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 8.5Jx20 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 255/45R20 105W | 255/35R21 275/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 105.2 kWh | 108.7 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 115.5 kWh | 113.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | - | 84 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 303 Ah | 162.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | EVE Energy | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | - | LG 4680 V2 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 960 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical | Cylindrical 4680 (46 x 80 mm) |
| Cell configuration | - | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 369 V | 698.9 V | - |
| Energy density | - | 190 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | - | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height - 95 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | NCM955 Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
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 2 CCS2 NACS | 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 195 kW | AC 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 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 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:23 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:35 |
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) 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) 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 Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) 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 (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) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient lights (O) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | - | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 16" first-row QHD touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) Center console with extended storage (S) First-row heated and ventilated sport seats with power tilt and thigh extension (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and carbon fiber decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (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. | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD |