BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Lucid Air vs Lucid Gravity
The Lucid Gravity leads on 10–80% charge. The Lucid Air leads on 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
Sedan
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD (19 inch wheels)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026
97/100#1 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lucid Gravity Touring
1 of 16 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
93/100#2 of 80 · Everyday
On a phone two cars show side by side - pick which
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)AirLucid AirGravityLucid Gravity
- Range (EPA)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lucid Air
- version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
- Lucid Gravity
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Gravity
- - best on this row1 min faster· 6%
- Fast-charge peak
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- - best on this row+100 kW· 33%
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Gravity
- Cargo space
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lucid Air
- - best on this row+0.8 cu ft· 4%
- Lucid Gravity
- Power
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lucid Air
- - best on this row+193 kW· 46%
- Lucid Gravity
- 0–62 mphlower is better
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Lucid Air
- - best on this row1.3 s quicker· 18%
- Lucid Gravity
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Lucid Air | Lucid Gravity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | |||
| Range (EPA) | version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | ||
| Battery | version: Lucid Air Grand Touring 2025 | version not named | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Sapphire | no data |
| 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 | |||
| Performance | |||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | ||
| Power | - best on this row | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | ||
| Top speed | - best on this row | no data | |
| Drive | |||
| Space and size | |||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | ||
| Front trunk | - best on this row | ||
| Seats | |||
| Length | |||
| Width | |||
| Height | |||
| Wheelbase | |||
| Ground clearance | |||
| Weight | no data | ||
| 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
Pick the Lucid Air if
Pick the Lucid Gravity if
Score by category
out of 100
Range
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 100
- Lucid Air
- 100
- Lucid Gravity
- 90
Charging
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 90
- Lucid Air
- 100
- Lucid Gravity
- 96
Performance
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 88
- Lucid Air
- 100
- Lucid Gravity
- 95
Practicality
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 75
- Lucid Air
- 87
- Lucid Gravity
- 95
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
Lucid Gravity
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lucidmotors.com- 2026 Touring
- $79,900
- Touring
- $79,900
- 2026 Grand Touring
- $94,900
- 2027 Grand Touring
- $98,900
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
- Lucid Gravity
- 337 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Lucid GravityGravity
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lucid Gravity
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Gravity
- 15 min
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Gravity
- 300 kW
- 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
- Lucid Gravity
- 4.4 scontested: sources disagree
- 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
- Lucid Gravity
- Ahead by
- $9,400
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Lucid Air vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 37 sources
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