Comparison
BMW iX vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $87,900 vs $63,245
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 6 vs 3.3
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $63,245 |
| Range | 364 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 130 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 195 kW | 433 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 51.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 198 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 320 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford F-150 Lightning looks better ($198/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 3.3).
BMW iX6 Ford F-150 Lightning3.3 195 kW32 min 433 kW50 min
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