BMW i3 vs. BMW iX
$44,450
$75,150
Highlights
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$44,450
|
$75,150
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
|
Not available
|
| Range |
153 mi.
|
312 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
7 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| DC Fast charging |
42 mins.
|
34 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
37 - 42 kWh
|
100 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
170 hp
|
402 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
184
|
516
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 4800
|
402
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 5.5 in
|
20 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 5 in
|
20 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P155/70R19
|
P235/60YR20
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P175/60R19
|
P235/60YR20
|
Suspension
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
32 ft
|
42 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
78 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
40 in
|
| Length, Overall |
158 in
|
196 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
118 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
78 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
36 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
42 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
58 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
39 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
67 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
84 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
68 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
37 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
15 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,972 lbs
|
5,567 lbs
|
Safety
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2021 BMW i3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
14 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
14 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2021 BMW i3 or the 2026 BMW iX?
The 2021 BMW i3 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW iX with a $44,450 starting MSRP versus a $75,150 starting MSRP.
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