Comparison
BMW iX vs Cadillac Optiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $87,900 vs $50,900
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 6.6 vs 3.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $50,900 |
| Range | 364 mi | 317 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 195 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 64.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 161 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 3.4).
BMW iX6.6 Cadillac Optiq3.4 195 kW32 min 150 kW40 min
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