BMW iX vs Tesla Model Y

Overview

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

Pricing

Specification BMW iX Tesla Model Y
Current Price $88,500 $47,990 – $48,990
MSRP $88,500 $48,990
Dealer Price $85,900 $47,990

Engine & Performance

Specification BMW iX Tesla Model Y
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 Economy

Specification BMW iX Tesla Model Y
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)

Ratings

Specification BMW iX Tesla Model Y
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

Verdict

Specification BMW iX Tesla Model Y
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...