Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40
- 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 40 | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | xDrive40 | eDrive40 | Premium RWD EU |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2022 (MY22) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 77,300 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 69,905 (UK, Jun 2021) | USD 55,400 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 51,905 (UK, Jun 2021) | EUR 49,990 (DE, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | 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 | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 66.1 in 1679 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1709 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | - | - | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 20.7 ° | - | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.5 ° | - | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 4684.82 lb 2125 kg | 4190.99 lb 1901 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 45.1 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 54.9 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | 2513.27 lb 1140 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | 3417.17 lb 1550 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | 5743.04 lb 2605 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | 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 | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 335 V |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 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 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - | - |
| Location | Front | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 630 Nm 64.2 kgm 464.7 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | 5.60 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.40 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km WLTP, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 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, CMB: 386.5 mi / 622.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 34 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, CMB: 14.2 kWh/100 km |
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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Speed sensitive steering |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 8.774 | 9.1 |
| Additional information | - | Gear ratio - 11.115:1 | - |
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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent 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 | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Frequency-dependent shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | - | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 7.5Jx17 8.5Jx18 9Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 8.5Jx20 9Jx20 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R17 101Y 245/45R18 255/45R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 245/35R20 255/35R20 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 71 kWh | 80.7 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 76.6 kWh | 83.9 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | - | 84 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 210.6 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | CATL | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | - | LG 4680 V2 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic | Cylindrical 4680 (46 x 80 mm) |
| 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 | 330.3 V | 398.5 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | - | NCM955 |
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 | 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 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:00 | DC 195 kW, 0:32 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Sports Package (O) 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 with navigation (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) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (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) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (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) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) | Autosteer (S) Center console with extended storage (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 9 x speakers (S) HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Second-row power-folding seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Panoramic glass roof (S) Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Auto and adaptive high beams (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) LED lightbars (S) Microsuede and textile decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (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. | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different 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, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU |