Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
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 | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | iX xDrive 50 |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | xDrive50 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | - | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) |
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 Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 66.8 in 1696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 66.0 in 1677 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 67.2 in 1706 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 18.6 ° | 18.8 ° |
| Departure angle | 20.2 ° | 20.8 ° |
| Breakover angle | 15.9 ° | 17.6 ° |
| Wading depth | 15.7 in 400 mm | 14.9 in 379 mm |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 176 mm | 8.0 in 203 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 58.3 in 1481 mm |
| Front hip room | 58.8 in 1494 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 57.2 in 1452 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | 48.2 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | 51.8 % |
| Front axle load limit | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1399.94 lb 635 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 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 | XE2A01N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 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 | BMW |
| Model | HF1001N0 | XE2A01N0 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 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 | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 s | 4.40 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: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA, CMB: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP, CTY: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km WLTP, CMB: 341.1 mi / 549.0 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: 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 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 23 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | Optional 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 | 9.606 | 8.774 |
| 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 Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
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 | 13.7 in 348 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.0 in 330 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 105.2 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 115.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 303 Ah |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | CATL |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| 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 | 369 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 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 195 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 |
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) 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 IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8 (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) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (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. |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 |