Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 | Model 3 LR AWD | - |
| Trim | - | Long Range AWD | GT |
| Model year | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | EUR 98,000 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 94,905 (UK, Jun 2021) USD 83,200 (USA, Jun 2021) | - | USD 60,500 (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) | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Metallic (Sport Package) Mineral White Metallic (Sport Package) Aventurine Red (Sport Package) Alpine White Sapphire Black Metallic Sophistogrey Metallic with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Carbonized Gray Star White Metallic Tricoat Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Shadow Black Iconic Silver Space White |
| Interior colors | Loft Stonegrey Atelier Mokka Atelier Black Suite Amido Suite Castanea | Black Black and White | Black Onyx with ActiveX Seating Material with Miko Insert and Copper Metallic Stitching |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 117.0 in 2972 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.7 in 958 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.0 in 1372 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.2 in 894 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 821.2 l 29.00 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | - | 1687.7 l 59.60 ft3 1.69 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 136.0 l 4.80 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 4596.64 lb 2085 kg |
| Payload | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6437.5 lb 2920 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.23 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1530 / 1780 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure - 18.8 / 20.8° Breakover angle - 17.6° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla | - |
| Model | - | DU Cat 1 3D5 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 335 V | - |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6700 rpm | - |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 5500 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D7 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D5 and 3D7 | Total system power - 342 kW (459 hp) Total system torque - 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla | - |
| Model | - | 3D3 | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V | - |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8275 rpm | - |
| Torque | 352 Nm 35.9 kgm 259.6 ft-lb | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 125 - 6375 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 4.40 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | 4.20 s | 3.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km | NEDC: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km | EPA: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 23 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 | - |
| Additional information | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 9.04 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 11.115 | 9.04 | - |
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 | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic 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 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 | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | - |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 36 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 345 x 24 mm | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | Brembo Flexira Aluminium Callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCR21700A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 111.5 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 98.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 376 |
| Voltage | 330.3 V | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 106.3 kWh | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. USA battery code - BT37 (Panasonic 2170C) in Q1 USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) in Q2; Q3; Q4 European battery code - BT38 (LG Chem 2170C NMC) for 75 kWh in Q1; Q2; Q3 European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) in Q2 European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NMC) for 79 kWh in Q4 | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 195 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | DC charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:35 Wallbox 11 kW, 11:00 | Wall Connector, 7:00 | DC charging, 45:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) 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) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Performance control (S) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Operating System 8 (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | Brushed aluminium pedals (S) First Edition scuff plates (S) Red brake callipers (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) B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen (S) Customizable instrument cluster (S) Dynamic sound tuning (S) Modemm-based OTA updates (S) Phone as a Key with FordPass (S) Sound bar with surround sound and adaptive volume (S) 10 x speakers, including a specially designed subwoofer (S) Voice-activated SYNC with Connected Navigation (S) Wireless Device Charging Pad (S) Heated First Row Seats (S) Memory Driver Seats (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Handsfree, Foot Activated Liftgate (S) Panoramic Fixed Glass roof with insulating coating (S) Power Folding Mirrors (S) LED Lights and Sequential Rear Turn Signals (S) LED Projector Headlamps with Auto High Beam (S) Copper Metallic stitching (S) Perforated ActiveX Seating Material with Miko Insert (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT |