Comparison
BMW i5 vs BMW iX
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 295 mi vs 364 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $87,900
Faster charging BMW iX 33 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 3.9 vs 6.1
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | BMW iX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $87,900 |
| Range | 295 mi | 364 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 105.2 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 195 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 83.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 99 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 241 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 124 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 5,512 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (6.1 vs 3.9).
BMW i53.9 BMW iX6.1 205 kW33 min 195 kW32 min
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