BMW iX vs Smart #5
The Smart #5 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
77/100#18 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)
1 of 8 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com
82/100#34 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXSmart #5Smart #5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row17 min faster· 49%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+205 kW· 105%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.5 cu ft· 26%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXSmart #5
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
4773Performance
92100Practicality
7387
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Smart #5
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Smart #5Smart #5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Smart #5
- BMW iX
- Smart #5
- Ahead by
- 17 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #5
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 205 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX
- Smart #5
- 3.8 / 6.5 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 28 sources
Every source link (80)
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