BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Lucid Air
The Lucid Air leads on 10–80% charge and 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
85/100#3 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD (19 inch wheels)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026
86/100#2 of 87 · Everyday
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $9,400
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)AirLucid Air
- Range (EPA)version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 24%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 33%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.3 s quicker· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.7 cu ft· 20%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.7 s faster· 36%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Lucid Air Grand Touring 2025 | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Sapphire |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Lucid Air
Range
100100Charging
97100Performance
88100Practicality
7587
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checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Lucid Air
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026 - Price checked Aug 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
lucidmotors.com- Pure
- $70,900
- 2027 Touring
- $79,900
- Grand Touring
- $114,900
- Sapphire
- $249,000
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Lucid Air
- 512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
Which charges faster?
Lucid AirAir
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
Lucid AirAir
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Lucid Air
- 3.6 s
- Ahead by
- 1.3 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- $9,400
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BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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