Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2025 Subaru Solterra Premium
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 | 2025 Subaru Solterra Premium | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | - |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | Premium |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | - | USD 38,495 (USA, Feb 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) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | 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 | Cosmic/Platinum White Smoked Carbon Galactic Black Elemental Red |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 184.6 in 4690 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 73.2 in 1860 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 85.4 in 2170 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 78.5 in 1995 mm |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 112.2 in 2850 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 18.6 ° | 17.7 ° |
| Departure angle | 20.2 ° | 25.4 ° |
| Breakover angle | 15.9 ° | 18.2 ° |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 176 mm | 8.3 in 211 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 38.9 in 987 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.0 in 1422 mm |
| Front hip room | 58.8 in 1494 mm | 54.4 in 1383 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 44.8 in 1138 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.1 in 1070 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.4 in 898 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2710.0 l 95.70 ft3 2.71 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3384.0 l 119.50 ft3 3.38 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 674.0 l 23.80 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1798.0 l 63.50 ft3 1.80 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4365.15 lb 1980 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - |
| 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 | - |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1254.43 lb 569 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5619.58 lb 2549 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
| Additional information | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | Cargo liftover height - 27.95 in / 710 mm Rear cargo opening width - 41.3 in / 1049 mm Standard roof rails static load capacity - 700 lbs / 317.5 kg Standard roof rails dynamic load capacity - 176 lbs / 80 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - |
| Model | HD1002N0 | 1YM |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - |
| Model | HF1001N0 | 1YM |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | 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 | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 337 Nm 34.4 kgm 248.6 ft-lb |
| Additional information | 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 | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 6.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 s | 6.70 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: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km WLTP, CMB: 289.6 mi / 466.0 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: 114 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 104 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.2 m 36.75 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | Redesigned steering wheel with regenerative braking paddle switches Adaptive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) 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 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | 13.8 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | 13.8 |
| Additional information | - | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
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 | 4-wheel independent raised suspension MacPherson strut Lower L-arms Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | 4-wheel independent raised suspension Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone Dampers with internal rebound springs Steel lower arms with aerodynamic covers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | 12.9 in 328 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 12.5 in 318 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 235/60R18 103V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 72.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 205 Ah |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 96 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 355.2 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - |
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 | 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 6.7 kW DC 100 kW AC 7 kW DC 150 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 150 kW, 0:35 AC 7 kW, 9:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Accessory Activity Mount (O) All-Weather Floor Liners (O) Body Side Molding (O) Bottle holders in front and rear doors (S) Cargo cover (O) Cargo Tray (O) Driving Mode Select (S) Dual front cup holders (S) Dual rear cup holders in fold-down armrest (S) Fixed cross bar mounting points (S) S-Pedal Drive driving system (S) StarDrive zero-emissions all-electric drivetrain (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Active Cornering Assist (S) Advanced frontal airbag system (SRS) (S) Automatic High Beam (AHB) (S) Blind-Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake Hold (S) Brake Override System (S) Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (S) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (S) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (S) Grip Control (S) Height adjustable three-point front seatbelts (S) Keyless entry system (S) Lane Departure Alert and Prevention (S) Lane Tracing Assist (S) LATCH system (S) Parking Support Brake (S) Pre-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision System (S) Rear child-safety locks (S) Rear-Vision Camera (S) Seat-mounted front side airbags (SRS) (S) Side curtain airbags (SRS) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control (TRAC) (S) Updated EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Whiplash-protection front seats with height-adjustable head restraints (S) X-Mode (S) 12.3-inch Subaru Starlink Multimedia System (O) 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability (S) 8.0-inch Subaru Multimedia (S) Configurable 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) Front USB-A and dual USB-C illuminated input/charge ports (S) Intelligent Assistant voice-activated vehicle interface (S) Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start (S) Rear dual USB-C illuminated charge ports (S) Solterra Connect Enabled (S) 6 x speakers (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Dual-zone climate control (S) Rear seat climate control vents (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) Heated front seats (S) Reclining second-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks (S) 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column (S) Auto-up / auto-down power windows with anti-pinch protection (S) Two-speed windshield wipers (S) Windshield wiper de-icer (S) Auto anti-glare rearview mirror (S) Heated exterior mirrors (S) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) Multi-beam LED Headlights (S) Cloth (S) Silver metallic-finish accent trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 10% stiffer chassis for improved handling and ride smoothness |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2025 Subaru Solterra Premium |