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BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Rivian R1S

The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on cargo space. The Rivian R1S leads on power.

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)

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
Rivian R1S

SUV

2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)

1 of 66 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026

80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) is cheaper by $14,400

Who's ahead - and by how much?

iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)R1SRivian R1S
  • Range (EPA)
    434 mi
    410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    18.4 cu ft - best on this row
    17.6 cu ft
    +0.8 cu ft· 4%
  • Power
    345 kW
    - best on this row
    +151 kW· 44%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    1.3 s faster· 28%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    28.5 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
    40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
    11.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 29%
  • AC charging
    - best on this row
    +4 kW· 34%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecBMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Rivian R1S
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)434 mi410 miversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Range (WLTP)no data
Efficiency lower is better28.5 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row40.1 kWh/100 miEPA
Batteryversion: Dual Max
Battery (gross)no dataversion: R1S Tri Max
Charging
Fast-charge peak400 kWversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
10–80% charge lower is better21 minversion: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Full charge at 240 V lower is better8 h - best on this row15 h
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better4.9 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row
Power345 kW - best on this row
Torque476 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed130 mphno data
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space18.4 cu ft - best on this row17.6 cu ft
Front trunk2 cu ft - best on this row
Seats7
Length188.3 in200.8 in
Width82.4 in82 in
Height64.4 in
Wheelbase114.1 in121.1 in
Ground clearance
Weight4,762 lbno data
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years
Cell chemistryNMC
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Rivian R1S
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

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
Prices in 4 markets

Rivian R1S

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date

assets.rivian.com
Adventure — Dual Standard
$75,900
Premium
$83,990
Prices in 2 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
434 miEPA
Rivian R1S
410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
21 min
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Fast-charge peak

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
400 kW
Rivian R1S
version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard

Which is cheaper to buy?

BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)

Price (from, new)

Leader
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Rivian R1S
Ahead by
$14,400

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