Comparison
BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model X
iX3 50 xDrive vs Model X: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW iX3 383 mi vs 352 mi
Best value BMW iX3 $61,500 vs $114,990
Faster charging BMW iX3 21 min vs 31 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model X $5,100 vs $4,950
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
BMW iX3
383 mi vs 352 mi
Value winner
BMW iX3
$161/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX3
21 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
320 Wh/mi vs 331 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model X
3.8 s vs 4.7 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX3 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX3 50 xDrive | Model X |
| MSRP (USD) | $61,500 (better) | $114,990 |
| Range | 383 mi (better) | 352 mi |
| Efficiency | 331 Wh/mi • 3.02 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 108.7 kWh (better) | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 6 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 400 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| AC max | 15 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 92.6 (better) | 82.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 164 mi (better) | 102 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi (better) | 327 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 s | 3.8 s (better) |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 155 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 30.4 cu ft (better) | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,400 lb | 4,960 lb (better) |
Pick the BMW iX3 if…
- You want the lower price: $61,500 vs $114,990 to start, $53,490 less.
- You drive long days: 383 vs 352 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 31 minutes.
- You haul gear: 30.4 vs 25 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Tesla Model X if…
- You need 6 seats (vs 5).
Availability: Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model X
| Charging mix | BMW iX3 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 331 Wh/mi | 320 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,750 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,100 | $4,950 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,600 | $10,250 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW iX3 | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 260 mi | 239 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 228 mi | 209 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | NACS | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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