BMW iX vs Tesla Model Y
BMW iX
$88,500
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing BMW iX vs Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model Y offers the strongest value on price. BMW iX leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
BMW iX
Best Value
Tesla Model Y
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
BMW iX
Tesla Model Y
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
BMW iX
$88,500
Rating: 4.7/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
BMW iX |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | iX | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | Ev |
| Body Style | SUV | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $88,500 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $88,500 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $85,900 | $47,990 |
| Engine | Dual Current-Excited Synchronous Electric Motors | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 536 hp (402 hp xDrive45 / 650 hp M70 xDrive) | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 564 lb-ft (516 lb-ft xDrive45 / 811 lb-ft M70 xDrive) | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4 sec (0-60 mph xDrive60 / 3.6 sec M70 xDrive) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 124 mph (155 mph M70 xDrive) | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | 86 MPGe combined (83 City / 88 Hwy) | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 340 miles EPA (xDrive60) / up to 364 miles | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 113.4 kWh Ultium-Class Lithium-ion | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | 195 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80% in ~35 min) | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1120 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | BMW Active Driving Assistant Pro | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor inverters | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Effortless, rapid acceleration (0-60 mph in 4.4s on xDrive60 / 3.6s on M70); Impressive real-world driving range of up t... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Exterior front kidney grille styling remains polarizing for traditional buyers; No front trunk (frunk) storage compartme... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
