Comparison
BMW iX vs Tesla Model X
iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) vs Model X: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Winner by category
6 categories comparedBuying verdict
Editorial notesThe iX xDrive50 costs $88,500 and rates 364 miles. The Model X costs $114,990, rates 352 miles, and was discontinued in April 2026.
BMW iX is best for
- Buyers who want the longest range here, 364 miles from a 109.1 kWh pack.
- Shoppers who want to save $26,490 against the Model X.
- Drivers who tow heavy loads, with the iX rated at 5,512 lb against 4,960 lb.
Tesla Model X is best for
- Families who need six seats; the iX seats five.
- Road-trippers who want NACS and 250 kW, with a 31-minute 10-80% stop against 35.
- Buyers who want more cargo room, 25 cu ft against 18.
The Model X is discontinued, so you would be buying remaining inventory or a used one, and that affects resale, software support and service planning. The iX is still available and beats it on range and tow rating for much less money. At the performance end the Model X Plaid is $129,990 at 335 miles, while the iX M60 is $111,500 at 284 miles.
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW iX | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | Model X |
| MSRP (USD) | $88,500 (better) | $114,990 |
| Range | 364 mi (better) | 352 mi |
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi • 2.88 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 109.1 kWh (better) | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 6 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 195 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 31 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.4 | 82.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 102 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 243 $/mi (better) | 327 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.8 s (better) |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 155 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 25 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 5,512 lb (better) | 4,960 lb |
Pick the BMW iX if…
- You want the lower price: $88,500 vs $114,990 to start, $26,490 less.
Pick the Tesla Model X if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $5,350 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 6 seats (vs 5).
- You haul gear: 25 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Availability: Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: BMW iX vs Tesla Model X
| Charging mix | BMW iX | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 347 Wh/mi | 320 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,950 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,350 | $4,950 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,100 | $10,250 |
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 | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 248 mi | 239 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 217 mi | 209 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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.