BMW iX BMW X3

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Comparison table

22 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
BMW iX BMW X3
Fuel (differs) Electric Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 88,000 € 73,900
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 67/100
Practicality (differs) 72/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 56/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 602 90
Battery (kWh) (differs) 94.8 19.7
Power (hp) (differs) 408 299
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.1 6.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 200 215
Length (mm) (differs) 4953 4755
Width (mm) (differs) 1967 1920
Height (mm) (differs) 1695 1660
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2525 2140
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 175
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2500 2000
Boot (l) (differs) 500 460
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17.8
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 1
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW X3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW X3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X3 · Practicality: Boot 460 l + towing weight 2,000 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW X3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides (segment) (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW X3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 1.0 l/100km + utility-factor criticism ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · I20 (2021+)

BMW iX

Fully electric large SUV with carbon/aluminium structure. Available as xDrive45, xDrive60 and M70 xDrive. WLTP range up to 701 km (manufacturer figure, indicative).

Profile · G45 xDrive30e (2024)

BMW X3

Mid-size SUV on the G45, renewed from 2024. The xDrive30e is a plug-in hybrid with about 299 hp system power and a 19.7 kWh net battery; WLTP electric range around 90 km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg.

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