Comparison

BMW iX vs Tesla Model 3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $87,900 vs $42,490
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 5.4 vs 4.6

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW iX Tesla Model 3
Trim used xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $87,900 $42,490
Range 364 mi 363 mi
Efficiency 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 105.2 kWh 82 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 195 kW 208 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 32 min 36 min
Roadtrip score 83.2 79.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 99 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 241 $/mi 117 $/mi
Top speed 124 mph 125 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 21 cu ft
Tow rating 5,512 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose BMW iX if you want the longer rated range (364 mi vs 363 mi).
  • Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 36 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $241/mi).

Weighted verdict

BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (5.4 vs 4.6).

BMW iX5.4 Tesla Model 34.6 195 kW32 min 208 kW36 min

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