BMW iX1 vs Lexus RZ
The BMW iX1 leads on 10–80% charge. The Lexus RZ leads on cargo space.
SUV
BMW iX1 eDrive20 (ab 03/26)
1 of 10 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · bmw.de
66/100#123 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lexus RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
64/100#59 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX1BMW iX1Lexus RZLexus RZ
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.4 cu ft· 20%
- Power
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX1 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: RZ 550e | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: RZ 450e | |
| 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 | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD |
| Drive | no data | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: RZ 500e |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX1 if
Pick the Lexus RZ if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX1Lexus RZ
Range
79- Different test cycles - not compared.75Charging
4135Performance
3887Practicality
7183
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX1
Lexus RZ
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
lexus.com- 2026 450e
- $50,895
- 2026 450e AWD
- $50,895
- 2026 450e Premium AWD
- $53,095
- 2026 450e Luxury AWD
- $58,395
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW iX1
- 319 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BMW iX1iX1
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW iX1
- BMW iX1
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lexus RZ
- BMW iX1
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX1
- 8.6 sversion not named
- Lexus RZ
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX1 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 44 sources
Every source link (93)
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