BMW iX vs BMW M8

How does the BMW iX stack up against the BMW M8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW iXBMW iX
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BMW M8BMW M8
SpecBMW iXBMW M8
Horsepower (max)650 hp617 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s3.2 s
Top speed250 km/h305 km/h
Variants33
Body styleLarge SUVPerformance grand tourer
GenerationI20F92 / F93
Production2021 – present2019 – 2025
Length4,965 mm4,867 mm
Width1,970 mm1,907 mm
Height1,695 mm1,362 mm
Wheelbase3,000 mm2,827 mm

BMW iX vs BMW M8: common questions

Is the BMW iX or BMW M8 faster?
The BMW M8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3s versus the BMW iX's 3.6s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s vs 3.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW iX or the BMW M8?
The BMW iX makes more power: 650 hp (485 kW) versus 617 hp (460 kW) for the BMW M8.
Is the BMW iX or BMW M8 faster on top speed?
The BMW M8 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the BMW iX.
What is the main difference between the BMW iX and the BMW M8?
The BMW iX is a large suv, while the BMW M8 is a performance grand tourer. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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