Head to head

Tesla Model X vs BMW iX

A side-by-side comparison of published UK 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

Tesla Model X

From £89,990 · 330 miles

Read the Tesla Model X review

Car B

BMW iX electric car

BMW iX

From £72,000 · 340 miles

Read the BMW iX review

The verdict

The BMW iX offers more range — 340 miles WLTP against 330, a gap of about 10 miles 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 £17,990 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph 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 X£89,990
BMW iX£72,000

Range (WLTP)

Tesla Model X330 miles
BMW iX340 miles

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

0–60 mph(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 the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Tesla Model X85/100
BMW iX90/100

Price

Tesla Model X6/100
BMW iX13/100

Family space

Tesla Model X36/100
BMW iX59/100

Performance

Tesla Model X92/100
BMW iX56/100

Tech

Tesla Model X90/100
BMW iX90/100

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