BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs IM LS7
The IM LS7 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (20 inch Summer Tires)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026
91/100#3 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 LS7 640km Max+ · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · immotors.com
83/100#25 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)IM LS7IM LS7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 20%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+250 kW· 167%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.3 cu ft· 40%
- Top speed- best on this row+7 mph· 5%
- Torque- best on this row+107 lb-ft· 29%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | IM LS7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| 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 | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)IM LS7
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.82Charging
9076Performance
8872Practicality
7595
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- iX3 50 xDrive
- $61,500
IM LS7
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- IM LS7
- 398 miCLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
IM LS7IM LS7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- IM LS7
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- IM LS7
- 16.8 min
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- IM LS7
- Ahead by
- 250 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- IM LS7
- 3.9 / 6.1 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 31 sources
Every source link (51)
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