BMW iX vs BMW iX3: Spec-to-spec comparison
“All-Electric, All-Powerful” are BMW i vehicles that set the bars high for performance, technology, and luxury. Two of those, the BMW iX and iX3 have recently made their official debuts in Malaysia, offering the enthusiasts a whole new experience of owning a car.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Is the BMW iX bigger than BMW iX3?
The BMW iX is bigger, wider, and taller than the iX3 and also has a larger wheelbase.Which is better BMW iX or BMW iX3?
Both BMW iX and iX3 are packed with top-notch luxury and comfort features and are engineered for adrenaline and agility. Choosing between the two is a matter of priority.The iX is the brand’s first electric compact SUV loaded with a long list of BMW firsts including a new platform, a new design philosophy, new connectivity tech, and more. On the contrary, the iX3 is based on the X3 and it is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and an M Sport package.
In today’s story, we are going to put these two EVs against each other for a spec-to-spec comparison. So, let’s get started with the prices.
BMW iX vs BMW iX3: Price
BMW Malaysia offers the iX in xDrive40 standard and xDrive40 Sport trims and the iX3 in Inspiring and Impressive. Here are their prices -
BMW iX variants |
Price ( with standard warranty) |
Price (with extended warranty and service pack) |
BMW iX3 variants |
Price (with standard warranty) |
Price (with extended warranty and service pack) |
BMW iX xDrive40 |
RM 419,630 |
RM 435,800 |
BMW iX3 M Sport Inspiring |
RM 317,360 |
RM 330,800 |
BMW iX xDrive40 Sport |
RM 472,630 |
RM 488,800 |
BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive |
RM 336,360 |
RM 349,800 |
The above-mentioned prices are on-the-road, and without insurance, and service and sales tax exemption. The standard warranty term is of two years while the extended pack comes with five years/unlimited mileage warranty, and six years/120,000 km service package. As for the battery, the automaker offers an 8-year/160,000 km warranty for both models.
BMW iX vs BMW iX3: Performance, Range, and Charging
Staying true to BMW’s performance legacy, both EVs are engineered for adrenaline and agility. The iX gets more power and faster acceleration, while the iX3 comes with a slightly bigger battery pack offering some extra kilometres on a full charge. Check out the detailed specs in the following table.
Specs |
BMW iX |
BMW iX3 |
Drive unit |
Two electric motors, one on each axle |
Single electric motor on the rear axle |
Max power |
326 hp |
286 hp |
Max torque |
630 Nm |
400 Nm |
Drive system |
All-wheel-drive |
Rear-wheel-drive |
0-100 kmph acceleration |
6.1 seconds |
6.8 second |
Top speed |
200 kmph |
180 kmph |
Battery pack |
76.6 kWh |
80-kWh |
Drive range |
425 km |
461 km |
Charging time |
7 hours (with 11 kW AC charger), 30 mins for 0-80% (with 150 kW DC fast charger) |
7.5 hours (with 11 kW AC charger), 32 mins for 0-80% (with 150 kW DC fast charger) |
BMW iX vs BMW iX3: Dimensions
The BMW iX is bigger, wider, and taller than the iX3 and also has a larger wheelbase. Here are the exact dimensions -
Specs |
BMW iX |
BMW iX3 |
Length |
4953 mm |
4734 mm |
Width |
1967 mm |
1891 mm |
Height |
1695 mm |
1668 mm |
Wheelbase |
3000 mm |
2864 mm |
BMW iX vs BMW iX3: Features
BMW cars come with a bucketload of hi-tech features, and these EVs are no exception. Although, the iX has an upper hand in this regard as well on account of the higher price. Check out the features list -
Specs |
BMW iX |
BMW iX3 |
Headlights |
LED (with xDrive40), BMW Laserlight (with xDrive40 Sport) |
LED (with Inspiring), BMW Laserlight (with Impressive) |
Wheels |
21-inch aerodynamic wheels (with xDrive40), 22-inch (with xDrive40 Sport) |
19-inch alloys (with Inspiring), 20-inch M aerodynamic wheels (with Impressive) |
Hands-free powered tailgate |
Yes |
Yes |
Panoramic roof |
Yes (with xDrive40 Sport) |
Yes |
Cockpit |
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment unit |
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment unit |
BMW Connected Package |
Yes |
Yes |
BMW Natural Interaction |
Yes |
No |
Audio system |
HiFi system (with xDrive40), 655W 18-speaker Harman Kardon (with xDrive40 Sport) |
205W 12-speaker Harman Kardon (with Inspiring), (464W 16-speaker Harman Kardon(with Impressive) |
Air-conditioning |
4-zone automatic |
3-zone automatic |
Wireless charging |
Yes |
Yes |
Seats cover |
Sensatec leather |
Vernasca leather |
Anthracite headliner |
Yes |
Yes (with Impressive) |
Airbags |
Six |
Six |
Driving Assistant Package |
Yes |
Yes |
Parking Assistant |
Yes |
Yes |
Surround-view camera |
Yes (with xDrive40 Sport) |
Yes (with Impressive) |
Cruise control |
Yes |
Yes |
Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Yes (with xDrive40 Sport) |
No |
Conclusion
Both BMW iX and iX3 are ‘Go-electric, Go-anywhere’ cars packed with top-notch luxury and comfort features. Choosing between the two is a matter of priority.
Also read: BMW X3: Same price, other options
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