Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive
- 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 | 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | |
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| Model alias | iX3 (NA5) | - | - |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | 60 xDrive | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2027 (MY27) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | USD 79,800 (USA, Jun 2026) | 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) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Space Silver Gray Pine Vancouver Green Alpine White Black Sapphire Mineral White Brooklyn Gray Vegas Red Lee Castellet Blue Polarized Gray Eucalyptus Green | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire |
| Interior colors | Vivid Grey | Gray | 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 | 196.6 in 4994 mm | 187.4 in 4760 mm |
| Width | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 78.7 in 2000 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.4 in 2093 mm | - | 81.7 in 2075 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 73.4 in 1865 mm |
| Height | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 119.5 in 3035 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 67.4 in 1712 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Rear track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 63.5 in 1613 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | 33.5 in 850 mm | 33.7 in 855 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.0 in 990 mm | 42.2 in 1073 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 | 7.8 in 199 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in 1031 mm | - | 40.0 in 1017 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in 979 mm | - | 37.2 in 946 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 | 655.0 l 23.13 ft3 0.66 m3 | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1850.0 l 65.33 ft3 1.85 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | 53.0 l 1.87 ft3 0.05 m3 | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.6 % | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.4 % | - | - |
| Front axle load limit | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | 3317.96 lb 1505 kg | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | 4497.43 lb 2040 kg | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1477.1 lb 670 kg | 1113.33 lb 505 kg |
| GVWR | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 7705.16 lb 3495 kg | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | 5952.48 lb 2700 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 | 0.28 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 Group | - |
| Model | HD1002N0 | - | 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 | 242 kW 324.5 hp 329.0 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - | 0 - 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 500 Nm 51.0 kgm 368.8 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque 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 | BMW Group | - |
| Model | HF1001N0 | - | HF1002N0 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 183 kW 245.4 hp 248.8 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 | 305 Nm 31.1 kgm 225.0 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | 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 | 425 kW 569.9 hp 577.8 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 805 Nm 82.1 kgm 593.7 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 | Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters | 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 | 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 | 4.70 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: 435.0 mi / 700.0 km WLTP, CMB: 400.8 mi / 645.0 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 | WLTP, CTY: 23.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 20.1 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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - | 2.7 |
| Additional information | EPS with Servotronic | Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 12.1 m Steering ratio - 17.7 | - |
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 | 10.3 | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | 10 | 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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Roll Stabilisation | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link | Independent Five-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Active Roll Stabilisation | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Optional adaptive air suspension with automatic self-levelling | - |
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 | - | Four-piston fixed-caliper front disc brakes Single-piston floating-caliper rear disc brakes | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 | 9Jx21 10Jx21 | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105W | 255/50R21 109Y 285/45R21 113Y | 255/45R19 102W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 141 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) | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 960 | - | 960 |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | Cylindrical | 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 | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 698.9 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 | - | Battery pre-conditioning | - |
| 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 - 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) | 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 2 CCS2 NACS | 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 15.4 kW DC 460 kW AC 15.4 kW DC 460 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 400 kW, 0:23 AC 22 kW, 7:30 | 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 | - | - | - |
| 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2027 BMW iX5 60 xDrive | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive |