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BMW iX vs BMW iX3: Spec-to-spec comparison

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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