Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD
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 | 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | - | - |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | Performance AWD | Select AWD |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | - | - | USD 46,595 (USA, Nov 2019) |
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 Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | 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 | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black Midnight Cherry Red (Europe and the Middle East) Quicksilver (Europe and the Middle East) | Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Carbonized Gray Star White Metallic Tricoat Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Shadow Black Iconic Silver Space White |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Black Black and White | Black Onyx |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.9 in 1978 mm | - |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 117.0 in 2972 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | - |
| Rear track | 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 | 18.6 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 20.2 ° | - | - |
| Breakover angle | 15.9 ° | - | - |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 176 mm | 6.2 in 157 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 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 | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 | 821.2 l 29.00 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 | 1687.7 l 59.60 ft3 1.69 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 | 136.0 l 4.80 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4398.22 lb 1995 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 | - | - |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 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 Group | Tesla | - |
| Model | HD1002N0 | 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | - |
| Voltage | - | 320 V | - |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 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 | Two motors - one on each axle |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | Tesla | - |
| Model | HF1001N0 | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | Front | - |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | 6380 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
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 | - | 198 kW 265.5 hp 269.2 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | - | 580 Nm 59.1 kgm 427.8 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 | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 3.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 s | 3.50 s | 5.50 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: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km | EPA, CMB: 210.0 mi / 338.0 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: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2 | - |
| Additional information | 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 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 | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | - |
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 | 14.0 in 355 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 27 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 22 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Performance brakes | Brembo Flexira Aluminium Callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 75.7 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL / EVE Energy | Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCR21700A | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | - | - | 288 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | - | 10 |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| 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 | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) | 68 kWh usable |
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 |
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 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 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 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 | DC 150 kW, 0:38 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 13 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | 360-Degree Camera (S) Active Park Assist 2.0 (S) Auto High Beams (S) BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert (S) E-Latch System (S) Evasive Steering Assist (S) Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Lane-Keeping System (S) Navigation (S) Post-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Rear View Camera (S) Reverse Brake Assist (S) Reverse Sensing System (S) Speed Sign Recognition (S) 10.2-inch instrument cluster screen (S) 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen (S) Customizable instrument cluster (S) Modemm-based OTA updates (S) Phone as a Key with FordPass (S) Voice-activated SYNC with Connected Navigation (S) Wireless Device Charging Pad (S) 4-war manually adjustable front passenger seat (S) 60/40 split-fold-flat rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver seat (S) Front row bucket seats (S) LED Lights and Sequential Rear Turn Signals (S) ActiveX Seating Material (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher 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, and software tuning, among others. Rarely MCU2 with Intel Atom in the USA MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs | - |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD |