BMW iX1 BMW iX3

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Comparison table

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BMW iX1 BMW iX3
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2025-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 53,900 € 70,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 76/100 81/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 73/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 70/100 80/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 440 805
Battery (kWh) (differs) 65 108.7
Power (hp) (differs) 313 469
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.6 4.9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 180 210
Length (mm) (differs) 4500 4782
Width (mm) (differs) 1845 1895
Height (mm) (differs) 1616 1635
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2085 2360
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130 400
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 2000
Boot (l) (differs) 490 520
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17 15.1
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 iX1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs. WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,200 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for C-segment EV SUV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + 58 l frunk + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20

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 · U11 xDrive30 (2024)

BMW iX1

Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1. The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 65 kWh net battery. WLTP around 440 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · NA5 (2025-, Neue Klasse)

BMW iX3

First model on BMW's new Neue Klasse platform, production started October 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. 800V architecture, 108.7 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 400 kW peak. WLTP around 805 km for the 50 xDrive (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg, boot 520 litres plus 58 litre frunk. Indicative German starting price 70,900 euro for 50 xDrive; an entry RWD version has been announced at a lower price point.

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