Comparison
BMW iX vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $87,900 vs $44,370
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $44,370 |
| Range | 364 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 195 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
BMW iX7.3 Nissan Ariya2.7 195 kW32 min 178 kW35 min
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