Comparison
BMW iX vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.Buzz $87,900 vs $59,995
Faster charging BMW iX 32 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile BMW iX 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
BMW iX
$241/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
32 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW iX
347 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
95.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW iX | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $87,900 | $59,995 |
| Range | 364 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 105.2 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 195 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 32 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 83.2 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 241 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 11 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 234 mi).
- Choose BMW iX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW iX looks better ($241/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW iX has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
BMW iX7.3 Volkswagen ID.Buzz2.7 195 kW32 min 200 kW33 min
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