BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs Volkswagen ID.4
The BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Volkswagen ID.4 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
63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
Volkswagen ID.4 is cheaper by $16,405
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX3 (Neue Klasse)BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)ID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+143 mi· 49%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 25%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+225 kW· 129%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.9 cu ft· 65%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 4%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 40%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | 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 | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Pure, Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)Volkswagen ID.4
Range
10090Charging
10060Performance
84no dataPracticality
5280
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
- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
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
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 143 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
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 400 kW
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 225 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- 4.9 s
- Volkswagen ID.4
- version: Pure, Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- $16,405
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 40 sources
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