Comparison

BMW iX vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs RWD Extended: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford Mustang Mach-E $45,345 vs $88,500
Faster charging BMW iX 35 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Ford Mustang Mach-E $5,350 vs $4,750

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$142/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
BMW iX
35 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
307 Wh/mi vs 347 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW iX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
BMW iX
4.5 s vs 5.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of BMW iX and Ford Mustang Mach-E
Spec BMW iX Ford Mustang Mach-E
Trim used iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) RWD Extended
MSRP (USD) $88,500 $45,345 (better)
Range 364 mi (better) 320 mi
Efficiency 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 109.1 kWh (better) 92 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 195 kW (better) 150 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 35 min (better) 45 min
Roadtrip score 79.4 (better) 59.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi (better) 70 mi
USD per mile of range 243 $/mi 142 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 4.5 s (better) 5.4 s
Top speed 124 mph (better) 112 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft (better) 14 cu ft
Tow rating 5,512 lb (better) 1,653 lb

Pick the BMW iX if…

  • You drive long days: 364 vs 320 miles of rated range.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 45 minutes.
  • You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 1,653 lb.

Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…

  • You want the lower price: $45,345 vs $88,500 to start, $43,155 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,750 vs $5,350 in energy over 5 years.

5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

Charging mixBMW iXFord Mustang Mach-E
Efficiency347 Wh/mi307 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,950$3,500
80% home, 20% public DC$5,350$4,750
All public DC fast charging$11,100$9,800

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 iXFord Mustang Mach-E
First leg (90% to 10%)248 mi218 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop217 mi190 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 70 minabout 90 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

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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