Head to head

Tesla Model X vs BMW iX

A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA 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 $79,990 · 335 miles

Read the Tesla Model X review

Car B

BMW iX electric car

BMW iX

From $75,100 · 305 miles

Read the BMW iX review

The verdict

The Tesla Model X offers more range — 335 miles EPA against 305, a gap of about 30 miles between charges. The BMW iX is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 500 litres and 5 seats versus 357 litres and 7 in the Tesla Model X. On price the BMW iX starts about $4,890 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 3 areas and the BMW iX in 3.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Tesla Model X$79,990
BMW iX$75,100

Range (EPA)

Tesla Model X335 miles
BMW iX305 miles

Battery

Tesla Model X100 kWh
BMW iX111.5 kWh

Body type

Tesla Model XSUV
BMW iXSUV

Seats

Tesla Model X7
BMW iX5

Cargo 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 US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Tesla Model X87/100
BMW iX62/100

Price

Tesla Model X9/100
BMW iX18/100

Family space

Tesla Model X18/100
BMW iX38/100

Performance

Tesla Model X84/100
BMW iX26/100

Tech

Tesla Model X82/100
BMW iX82/100

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