Compare the BMW iX3 vs BMW iX

A clever electric SUV, and genuinely fun to drive
2026
Tech Trailblazer Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10
Strikingly modern looks, with lounge-like comfort
2026
Outstanding EV Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these electric SUVs comes down to your practical priorities. If heavy hauling matters, the BMW iX can tow more, whereas the BMW iX3 is more efficient and charges faster. On the move, both cars are very quiet on the motorway, and back-seat passengers will enjoy generous headroom and legroom in either model. Up front, each car presents a few quirks behind the wheel. Both come with steering wheels that prove awkward in everyday use, and their infotainment setups have complex menus that can feel intimidating or overwhelming when you first start learning your way around them.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Standard 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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M Sport 400kW xDrive60 112kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,965 mm x 1,970 mm x 1,696 mm
Towing capacity 2,000 kg Towing capacity 2,500 kg Best
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.2 miles / kWh Best
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.4 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
390 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
427 miles Best
Battery size 86.9 kWh Battery size 111.5 kWh Best
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 37 · high Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 50 · very high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto Engine name 400kW xDrive60 112kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 324 BHP Engine size Electric • 544 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 4.6 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size 86.9 kWh Battery size 111.5 kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
390 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
427 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 520 litres Best Boot (seats up) 500 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres
Length 4,782 mm Length 4,965 mm
Width 1,895 mm Width 1,970 mm
Height 1,635 mm Height 1,696 mm
Wheelbase 2.9 m Wheelbase 3.0 m
Turning circle 12.1 m Turning circle 12.8 m

Full features list

  • 20" Aerodynamic bicolour alloy wheels - 1046
  • 21" Aerodynamic bicolour alloy wheels - 1049
  • 22" BMW Individual aerodynamic bicolour alloy wheels - 1053
  • 8 way electrically adjustable multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger,lumbar support with massage function with 7 massage programmes
  • Ambient light with translucent instrument panel and dynamic lighting
  • BMW Individual leather - Black bicolour
  • BMW Individual leather upholstery
  • BMW Individual paint
  • Black high gloss roof rails
  • Contemporary leather - Agave green bi-colour
  • Contemporary leather - Black bi-colour
  • Contemporary leather - Castanea bi-colour
  • Contemporary leather - Digital white bi-colour
  • Contemporary leather upholstery
  • Essential cloth - Vivid grey
  • Fixed panoramic glass sunroof with climate comfort fixed glazing
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Individual 2 spoke mutifunction steering wheel
  • Individual metallic paint
  • Luggage compartment separating nets
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Special metallic paint
  • Sun protection glazing
  • Towbar with trailer stability control
  • AG design front bumper panel, upper section inbody colour, lower section in black, grained
  • AG design rear bumper panel in body colour, insert in black, grained
  • Automated electric charging socket flap in body colour
  • Automatic tailgate operation with soft close function
  • Body colour door handles flush mounted, retractable and electrically operated, including illuminated outline
  • Body colour door mirror caps
  • Clear transparent headlight diffusing lens
  • Dynamic turn signal lights
  • Expanded driver's side exterior mirror with automatic dimming,electric folding,adjustable,auto parking function,Illuminated, including logo projection
  • Frameless rear view mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
  • L-shaped tail light signature across the entire width of the rear light
  • LED daytime driving lights
  • LED low and high beam headlights
  • LED rear lights
  • LED side lights
  • LED third brake light
  • Manual headlight range control
  • Mirror base triangle blade in black high gloss
  • Model badge on the rear
  • Number plate integrated into rear bumper, illuminated
  • Rear fog light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window heating
  • Rear wiper
  • Redesigned BMW badge on the front and rear
  • Redesigned BMW front, glass 3D kidney,area graphics, integration of front camera including cleaning nozzle and mid-range radar
  • Reversing light
  • Roof trim strips in black high gloss including attachment points for roof rack
  • Side graphic with trim strips in black high gloss
  • Side sill trim in grained black
  • Side window frame, B-pillar panel and C-pillar panel in black high gloss
  • Solid paint
  • Sporty rear spoiler in vehicle colour with aeroblades painted in black high gloss
  • Storage compartment under the bonnet
  • Two stage high beam assistant
  • Welcome and goodbye animation
  • Wet arm wipers
  • Window recess cover concealed for a more monolithic appearance
  • Windscreen wipers
  • AC charging up to 11kW
  • Bidirectional charging with EHC Professional
  • DC charging
  • Electric drive unit
  • Fast charging cable professional mode 3 for public charging
  • High voltage battery
  • Intelligent charging flap
  • Remote access charging
  • Standard suspension
  • Audible alarm and visual alarm system with anti-theft alarm system
  • Comfort access system with BMW digital key plus
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 12V socket
  • 2 cup holders in front
  • 2 zone automatic air conditioning
  • 3 rear seats
  • 6 way electric seat adjustment with memory
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Black floor mats
  • Centre console control centre including manual volume control
  • Centre console storage tray
  • Driver and front passenger heated seats
  • Driver and front passenger sun visor
  • Driver seat backrest width adjustment
  • Electric interior door handles
  • Essenstial cloth upholstery
  • Fold-out 20% centre armrest in the rear, including 2 cup holders, also suitable for smartphones
  • Footrests and pedals in plastic
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front centre armrest with storage compartment
  • Illuminated ambient front footwell lighting
  • Illuminated ambient lighting for door trim inlay panels and door pockets
  • Illuminated ambient lighting of the storage compartment in the centre console of the first row of seats
  • Illuminated front door panel exit light
  • Illuminated front vanity mirror lights left and right
  • Illuminated glove compartment
  • Illuminated indirect ambient lighting of fresh air vents in the instrument panel
  • Illuminated indirect lighting for cup holder
  • Illuminated luggage compartment light
  • Illuminated reading light and spot lighting for the first and second row of seats
  • Luggage compartment removable panel
  • Open throw tray below centre console
  • Roof switch cluster
  • Shy-Tech, multifunction steering wheel,2 spoke,Freefloat,Exp grip area,Steering wheel rim,synthetic leather/soft haptics
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Smart Island door
  • Switch for fore and aft seat adjustment including menu entry button and door lock
  • Through loading system with 40/20/40 split folding rear seat
  • Wireless charging tray plus
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Acoustic protection for pedestrians
  • Airbag deployment is controlled with respect to the intensity and scope
  • Airbags - driver and front passenger
  • Auto hold function
  • Automatic release of the parking brake when driving off
  • BMW emergency call
  • Brake drying
  • Brake standby
  • Child safety seat fasteners for front passenger seat
  • Driver central airbag
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front and rear brake discs
  • Head airbags
  • Integrated braking system
  • Isofix child safety seat fasteners on outside seats left and right
  • Manual passenger deactivation with camera-based occupant recognition
  • Occupant detection
  • Power child locks on rear doors
  • Side airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Active Guard
  • BMW Dynamic performance control
  • BMW Panoramic iDrive
  • BMW Panoramic vision
  • BMW Teleservices
  • BMW operating system X
  • Brake pad wear indicator
  • Cold appearance identical
  • Condition based service
  • Connected drive services
  • My mode - Personal, sport, efficient, silent
  • Open storage compartment on rear centre console
  • Power assist steering
  • RNC (Road Noise Cancellation)
  • Rear view camera with panoramic view
  • Reversing assistant
  • Road priority warning
  • Rollback prevention
  • 7 speakers and 205 watts,2 x door woofers,5 x midrange speakers
  • DAB tuner
  • Dual USB-C port at the back of the rear centre console (2 x 15 watts), without data transfer
  • Open storage compartment for mobile phones including dual USB-C ports (45 watts)
  • BMW ConnectedDrive pack - iX3
  • Driving assistant pack - iX3
  • Driving assistant plus pack - iX3
  • 20" Light star spoke alloy wheels - style 1045
  • Tyre repair kit plus including tyre sealant
  • 22" Bicolour 3D polished buff Aerodynamic alloy wheels - Style 1023, titanium bronze/black/jet black
  • 22" Bicolour M Aerodynamic alloy wheels - Style 1027, black/jet black
  • 22" Multicolour 3D polished buff M Aerodynamic alloy wheels - Style 1025, midnight grey
  • 23" Multicolour 3D polished buff Individual Aerodynamic alloy wheels - Style 1028, black/jet black
  • Adaptive 2-axle air suspension
  • BMW Iconic glow kidney grille
  • BMW Individual Frozen paint
  • BMW Individual Metallic paint
  • Bowers and wilkins diamond surround sound audio system - 30 speakers/1615W with 2 diamond tweeter
  • Clear and bold interior application with polished crystal glass applied to interior switches and buttons
  • Four zone automatic air conditioning
  • Integral active steering
  • Leather interior design suite - Amdio
  • Leather interior design suite - Castanea
  • Leather interior design suite upholstery
  • M Sport interior design - Black sensatec/Atlas grey alcantara with coloured M stripes on seat backs
  • M light shadow line - black headlight strips
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Soft close function for doors
  • Sun protection glass: darkened glass for rear screen and rear side windows
  • Titanium bronze exterior trim
  • Towing bar
  • 12V - Power sockets with front centre console and luggage compartment
  • 2 Integrated head restraints in the outer seats, one height-adjustable head restraint for the centre seat
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • Ambient door pocket lighting in front
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Area lighting in the door trim panel
  • Automatic air conditioning with 2.5 zone control
  • BMW ID
  • Door entry lights in the front door trim panel
  • Driver and front passenger heated seats
  • Dynamic function of contour lighting - welcome, goodbye, open doors, phone call
  • Electric adjustable steering column
  • Fixed luggage compartment cover
  • Four cupholders (2 front and 2 in rear centre arm rest)
  • Four lashing eyes in luggage compartment
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Glove box with electric unlocking (button next to glove box lid)
  • Headrests for all seats
  • Interior door handle lighting in front and rear
  • Interior light - Front/rear reading light, glovebox, centre console storage, front footwell, makeup mirro, Luggage compartment and Fire place light
  • Luggage compartment floor panel with integral storage tray
  • Luggage compartment separating nets
  • M Interior accents in dark silver
  • M Sport interior design upholstery
  • M multifunctional driver and front passenger seats
  • M sport interior design within the BMW curved digital display
  • M sport interior footrest with metal inserts and pedal covers in stainless steel look
  • Mobile phone tray in the front centre console in good view of the driver
  • Multifunction hooks
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Seat back with flap pocket
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding rear seats
  • Stationary cooling
  • Steering wheel heating
  • Storage space underneath the floor insert
  • Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
  • Sun visors
  • Velour floor mats
  • Wireless charging tray
  • Alarm system
  • Closing system with central locking
  • Comfort access system with BMW digital key plus
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Interior camera
  • Interior centre lock switch
  • Keyless engine start
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 21" Multicolour 3D polished buff M Aerodynamic alloy wheels - Style 1024, black/jet black
  • Tool kit
  • Tyre repair kit plus
  • Acoustic protection for pedestrians
  • Active protection
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • BMW emergency call
  • Brake drying
  • Brake energy regeneration
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Crash sensor
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control with extended contents
  • Driver and front passenger airbags
  • Driver and passenger side airbags
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front brake discs with interior ventilation
  • Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assistant
  • Integrated brake system
  • Integrated sport braking system
  • Rear brake discs with interior ventilation
  • Recuperation system
  • Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
  • Side impact protection
  • Three point seat belts for all four seats
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure sensor
  • Warning triangle
  • Attentiveness assist
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Iconic sounds electric
  • BMW Live cockpit plus with navigation function and BMW maps
  • BMW Natural interaction
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Condition based service
  • Drive off assistant
  • Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
  • Electric tailgate
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Great Britian/Ireland verison
  • Integrated owners handbook
  • Language version English
  • Live Cockpit Professional with head up display including 12.3" instrument cluster and 14.9" central display
  • On board documentation English
  • Parking assistant with ultrasound based assistance system, reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and rear view camera
  • Service interval indicator
  • Speed limiter
  • iDrive controller
  • Adaptive LED headlights with high beam assist
  • Automatic beam throw control
  • BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Body colour plastic front apron
  • Body colour roof fin
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Charging flap in rear right side panel
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Electric integrated door handles flush with the door surface
  • Fading support
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Frameless interior mirror
  • Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Fuel filler flap - right rear in body colour
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • High gloss black shadow line exterior trim
  • Integrated direction indicators
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED licence plate lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
  • M Sport exterior styling
  • M sport specific bumpers
  • Mirror base in black matt
  • Model logo - iX on left of tailgate and xDrive model inscription and model designation on right of tailgate
  • One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
  • Rain sensor + automatic driving lights control
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window wiper
  • Side frame decorative moulding black high gloss
  • Solid paint
  • Third brake light featuring LED technology
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Welcome light carpet
  • Window cavity cover in black high gloss
  • AC charging up to 11kW
  • BMW xDrive system
  • DC charging up to 150kW
  • Double wishbone front axle
  • Electric drive unit
  • Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
  • High voltage 71kWh battery
  • Mode 3 charging cable
  • eDrive exterior sound
  • DAB Tuner enables digital radio reception
  • Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 18 speakers and 655W
  • Personal eSim
  • USB connections (2 x Type C in cupholder area and 2 x Type C on rear of front seats)
  • Connected package professional - iX
  • Expanded exterior mirror pack - iX
  • Diagonal stitching on seats

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.