BMW iX vs BMW X3

How does the BMW iX stack up against the BMW X3? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW iXBMW iX
vs
BMW X3BMW X3
SpecBMW iXBMW X3
Horsepower (max)650 hp463 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s4.6 s
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Variants36
Body styleLarge SUVMid-size SUV
GenerationI20G45
Production2021 – present2024 – present
Length4,965 mm4,755 mm
Width1,970 mm1,920 mm
Height1,695 mm1,660 mm
Wheelbase3,000 mm2,865 mm

BMW iX vs BMW X3: common questions

Is the BMW iX or BMW X3 faster?
The BMW iX is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.6s versus the BMW X3's 4.4s (0-100 km/h in 3.8s vs 4.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW iX or the BMW X3?
The BMW iX makes more power: 650 hp (485 kW) versus 463 hp (345 kW) for the BMW X3.
Is the BMW iX or BMW X3 faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 155 mph (250 km/h).
What is the main difference between the BMW iX and the BMW X3?
The BMW iX is a large suv, while the BMW X3 is a mid-size suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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