Head to head

Tesla Model X vs BMW iX

A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Tesla Model X electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 530 km of range

Tesla Model X

From A$184,500 Β· 530 km

Read the Tesla Model X review

Car B

BMW iX electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 545 km of range

BMW iX

From A$147,600 Β· 545 km

Read the BMW iX review

The verdict

The BMW iX offers more range β€” 545 km WLTP against 530 km, a gap of about 15 km between charges. The BMW iX is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 500 litres and 5 seats versus 357 litres and 7 in the Tesla Model X. On price the BMW iX starts about A$36,900 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model X at 3.8s.

On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model X leads in 2 areas and the BMW iX in 4.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Tesla Model XA$184,500
BMW iXA$147,600

Range (WLTP)

Tesla Model X530 km
BMW iX545 km

Battery

Tesla Model X100 kWh
BMW iX111.5 kWh

Body type

Tesla Model XSUV
BMW iXSUV

Seats

Tesla Model X7
BMW iX5

Boot space

Tesla Model X357 litres
BMW iX500 litres

0–100 km/h(Lower is better)

Tesla Model X3.8s
BMW iX6.1s

Standout feature

Tesla Model XFalcon doors and up to seven seats
BMW iXLong range and a lounge-like cabin

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Tesla Model X84/100
BMW iX90/100

Price

Tesla Model X7/100
BMW iX15/100

Family space

Tesla Model X30/100
BMW iX62/100

Performance

Tesla Model X89/100
BMW iX44/100

Tech

Tesla Model X86/100
BMW iX86/100

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