Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US | |
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| Model alias | - | iX (I20) |
| Trim | Performance AWD | M70 xDrive US |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 57,490 (USA, Oct 2025) | USD 111,500 (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) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Quicksilver | 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 |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Amido Castanea Chestnut |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 188.8 in 4796 mm | 195.5 in 4965 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2128 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 78.0 in 1981 mm | - |
| Height | 63.4 in 1610 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 65.3 in 1659 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 66.5 in 1688 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.8 in 910 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 41.5 in 1055 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 20.7 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | 17.5 ° |
| Wading depth | - | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 8.8 in 223 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 41.7 in 1058 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4482 lb 2033 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 47.8 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 52.2 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3957.3 lb 1795 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1278.68 lb 580 kg |
| GVWR | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | 6966.61 lb 3160 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
| Additional information | 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 | Tesla | BMW |
| Model | 4D2 | eDrive 5.0 O220SR |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 303 kW 406.3 hp 412.0 ps | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 13000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 650 Nm 66.3 kgm 479.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | 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 | Tesla | BMW |
| Model | 3D3 | eDrive 5.0 U220SF |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 335 V | - |
| Power | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 461 kW 618.2 hp 626.8 ps | 485 kW 650.4 hp 659.4 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 1015 Nm 103.5 kgm 748.6 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | Latest BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Silicon Carbide inverters System power-to-weight ratio - 8.765 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.30 s | 3.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 306.0 mi / 492.5 km | EPA, CMB: 283.0 mi / 455.4 km EPA, CMB: 284.0 mi / 457.0 km EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 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 |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | - |
| Additional information | - | Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
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 | 9.1 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers | Independent Five-link axle Coil springs (helical springs) Adaptive air suspension with automatic level control and electronically controlled dampers |
| Additional information | Adaptive Suspension Drive modes | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 27 mm | 1.4 in 36 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 22 mm | 0.9 in 24 mm |
| Additional information | Performance brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx22 9.5Jx23 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 255/50R21 109Y 275/40R22 107Y 275/35R23 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 112.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 303 Ah |
| Manufacturer | LG Energy Solution | - |
| Model | LG 4680 V2 | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 4680 (46 x 80 mm) | - |
| 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 | - | 369 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Updated heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | 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 | NACS | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 250 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 250 kW, 0:16-0:23 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:35 | DC 195 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 10:15 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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 | 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. | - |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US |