BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Subaru Trailseeker
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Subaru Trailseeker 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
63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
62/100#24 of 87 · Everyday
Subaru Trailseeker is cheaper by $21,505
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+160 mi· 58%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 25%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+250 kW· 167%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s quicker· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.1 cu ft· 17%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.3 s faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Touring Leather | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Touring Leather | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Pick the Subaru Trailseeker if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Subaru Trailseeker
Range
10087Charging
10054Performance
8488Practicality
5261
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checked May 7, 2026 - Price checked May 7, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Subaru Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 434 miEPA
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 160 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)iX3 (Neue Klasse)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 21 min
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 250 kW
Which is quicker?
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Subaru Trailseeker
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 0.4 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Subaru Trailseeker
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- $21,505
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 34 sources
Every source link (66)
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