Comparison
BMW i4 vs BMW iX
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 318 mi vs 364 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $87,900
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 5.7 vs 4.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | BMW iX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $87,900 |
| Range | 318 mi | 364 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 105.2 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 195 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 83.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 99 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 241 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 124 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 5,512 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
BMW i45.7 BMW iX4.3 250 kW30 min 195 kW32 min
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