Comparison
BMW iX vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $87,900 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 32 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 3.6 vs 6.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $241/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $45,095 |
| Range | 364 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 195 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 19 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 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 32 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $241/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
BMW iX3.6 Volkswagen ID.46.4 195 kW32 min 210 kW28 min
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