Comparison
BMW iX vs Kia EV6
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $87,900 vs $42,600
Faster charging Kia EV6 32 min vs 20 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $42,600 |
| Range | 364 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 80 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 | 20 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 86.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 142 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 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 319 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
BMW iX4.3 Kia EV65.7 195 kW32 min 168 kW20 min
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