Comparison
BMW iX vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $87,900 vs $42,600
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 32 min vs 17 min
Weighted profile Hyundai Ioniq 5 3.6 vs 6.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$134/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
300 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $42,600 |
| Range | 364 mi | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 195 kW | 168 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 17 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 86.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 152 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks better ($134/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
BMW iX3.6 Hyundai Ioniq 56.4 195 kW32 min 168 kW17 min
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