BMW iX vs Tesla Model Y
The BMW iX leads on range (EPA). The Tesla Model Y leads on fast-charge peak 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
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $39,510
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXModel YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+43 mi· 13%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.5 cu ft· 71%
- Power- best on this row+189 kW· 90%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.4 s faster· 35%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row10.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 30%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXTesla Model Y
Range
10089Charging
4746Performance
9274Practicality
7389
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checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iXiX
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 43 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW iX
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- BMW iX
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $39,510
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 42 sources
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