Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive
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 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | eDrive40 | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2024 (MY24) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | EUR 65,900 (DE, Mar 2026) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Digital White Castanea Agave Green Black BMW M |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 187.4 in 4760 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 81.7 in 2075 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 73.4 in 1865 mm |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 63.5 in 1613 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - | 33.7 in 855 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | - | 39.7 in 1008 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 | 4.9 in 125 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.0 in 1017 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.2 in 946 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.9 in 1445 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 58.8 in 1494 mm | - | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.2 in 1452 mm | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Trunk volume | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | 45.7 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | 54.3 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | - | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | - | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg | 1113.33 lb 505 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.21 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 | HA0001N0 | HD1001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 0 - 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW Group | - | - |
| Model | HF1001N0 | - | HF1002N0 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | - | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | - | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4607 rpm | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 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 | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | BMW 6th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 6.4 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.90 s | 5.60 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.70 s | 5.40 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: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA, CMB: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP, CTY: 366.0 mi / 589.0 km WLTP, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 563.0 mi / 906.0 km WLTP, CMB: 471.0 mi / 758.0 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: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.7 kWh/100 mi |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - | 2.7 |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | - |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | 11.12 | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | - | 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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - | 14.6 in 370 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - | 14.6 in 370 mm |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 255/45R19 102W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 84.3 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 113.4 kWh | - | 113.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 162.3 Ah | - | 162.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | - | EVE Energy |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 960 | - | 960 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | Prismatic | Cylindrical |
| Cell configuration | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 V | 398.5 V | 698.9 V |
| Energy density | 190 Wh/kg | - | 190 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | - | 1316.16 lb 597 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height - 95 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 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 | 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 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 400 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 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 KW, 5:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims | - |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive |