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 available
Range 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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