xDrive50

The BMW iX sits at the top of BMW's electric lineup as a full-size luxury SUV competing against the Mercedes EQS SUV and Audi e-tron. Critics consistently highlight its genuinely driver-focused dynamics — unusual for a large electric crossover — alongside one of the most distinctive and polarizing exterior designs in the segment. The xDrive50 offers a practical 309-mile EPA range, while the performance-oriented M60 trades roughly 30 miles of range for a substantial 610-hp output. Reviewers from Car and Driver and MotorTrend have praised its interior quality and driving refinement as benchmarks in the electric luxury SUV class.

xDrive50 delivers 309 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive against the Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQS SUV at its price point

M60 variant hits 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds with 610 hp, making it one of the quickest large luxury SUVs available

Interior quality and materials — including optional Merino leather, open-pore wood, and a curved display — are rated among the best in the EV segment by Edmunds and Car and Driver

Steering feel and chassis tuning provide a noticeably more driver-engaged character than most electric SUV competitors, per MotorTrend road tests

DC fast charging at up to 195 kW on the xDrive50 allows for reasonably quick charge stops on long trips

Exterior styling is highly divisive — the large hexagonal kidney grille and unconventional proportions have drawn consistent criticism from reviewers and buyers

M60's EPA range drops to 280 miles despite its $112,300 base price, a meaningful penalty for a six-figure performance variant

iDrive 8 infotainment relies heavily on touch and voice inputs, with reduced physical controls that some reviewers, including InsideEVs, note require adaptation

Base xDrive50 price of $88,300 positions it at a premium over rivals before options, which can push the as-tested price well past $100,000

Tesla

Dual-Motor AWD

Plaid

Model X

The Tesla Model X occupies a narrow niche as a high-performance, full-size electric SUV with seating for up to seven. Now in its refreshed second-generation form, it draws consistent praise from outlets like Car and Driver and MotorTrend for its falcon-wing rear doors and over-the-air software ecosystem, while reviewers repeatedly flag its steep pricing and polarizing minimalist interior. The Plaid trim's 1,020-hp tri-motor setup makes it one of the quickest three-row SUVs ever tested, a fact that tends to dominate first-drive coverage.

Plaid trim delivers a verified 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds, making it among the fastest production SUVs by that metric

Dual-Motor AWD trim offers 348 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive for a large three-row SUV

Falcon-wing rear doors provide genuinely easier third-row access in tight parking spaces, a distinction noted in Edmunds and MotorTrend long-term tests

Supercharger network access remains one of the most reliable DC fast-charging infrastructures in North America

Over-the-air updates regularly add or refine features, with reviewers noting meaningful improvements delivered post-purchase

Entry price of $84,990 for the base Dual-Motor trim positions it above most direct competitors, including the Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV at comparable configurations

The yoke steering wheel, standard on refreshed models, drew criticism from Car and Driver and InsideEVs testers for being awkward in low-speed and parking maneuvers

Plaid's performance comes with a range penalty, dropping to 326 miles EPA versus 348 miles in the less powerful Dual-Motor trim

Cabin quality and fit-and-finish have been flagged by Edmunds owner reviews as inconsistent relative to the vehicle's price point

Fiat

500e

Lucid

Nissan

Ariya

Chevrolet

Blazer EV

Dodge

Charger Daytona EV

Mini

Cooper Electric SE

Countryman SE ALL4

Cybertruck

Volvo

EC40

Mercedes-Benz

EQE SUV

EQE Sedan

EQS SUV

EQS Sedan

EX30

EX40

EX90

Genesis

Electrified G80

Electrified GV70

Equinox EV

Cadillac

Escalade IQ

Ford

F-150 Lightning

G 580 with EQ Technology

GV60

Gravity

Hummer EV Pickup

Hummer EV SUV

Volkswagen

ID. Buzz

ID.4

Hyundai

Ioniq 5

Ioniq 5 N

Ioniq 6

Ioniq 9

Kona Electric

Leaf

Lyriq

Porsche

Macan EV

Model 3

Model S

Model Y

Mustang Mach-E

Niro EV

Optiq

Polestar

Polestar 2

Polestar 3

Polestar 4

Honda

Prologue

Audi

Q4 e-tron

Q6 e-tron

Q8 e-tron

Rivian

Sierra EV

Silverado EV

Subaru

Solterra

Taycan

Vistiq

Jeep

Wagoneer S

Acura

Toyota

bZ4X

e-tron GT

	BMW iX	Tesla Model X
Body type	SUV	SUV
Trims	2	2
Starting price	$88,300	$84,990
Max EPA range	309 mi	348 mi
Max power	610 hp	1,020 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.6 s	2.5 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD
	Full BMW iX specs →	Full Tesla Model X specs →

BMW iX vs. Tesla Model X