Comparison
BMW iX vs Hyundai Ioniq6
iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW iX 364 mi vs 342 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq6 $42,800 vs $88,500
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 18 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $5,350 vs $4,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
BMW iX
364 mi vs 342 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 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 7.2 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX | Hyundai Ioniq6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $88,500 | $42,800 (better) |
| Range | 364 mi (better) | 342 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 109.1 kWh (better) | 74 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 195 kW | 233 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 18 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 | 89.2 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 166 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi | 125 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s (better) | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (better) | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft (better) | 14 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb (better) | 3,307 lb |
Pick the BMW iX if…
- You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 3,307 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 7.2 seconds.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…
- You want the lower price: $42,800 vs $88,500 to start, $45,700 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 35 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $5,350 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Hyundai Ioniq6
| Charging mix | BMW iX | Hyundai Ioniq6 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi | 260 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,950 | $2,950 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $4,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,100 | $8,300 |
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 iX | Hyundai Ioniq6 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 248 mi | 233 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 217 mi | 203 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 35 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
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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