BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
The Li Auto i6 (理想i6) leads on 10–80% charge. The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on 0–62 mph.
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
i6 2025 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ir.lixiang.com
90/100#6 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)i6 (理想i6)Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 49%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 25%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.6 s quicker· 25%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.3 cu ft· 40%
- Power- best on this row+95 kW· 38%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Li Auto i6 (理想i6) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.86Charging
90100Performance
8866Practicality
7589
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checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)i6 (理想i6)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Ahead by
- 1.6 s
Where next
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 18, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (45)
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