BMW iX vs BYD Yangwang U8

How does the BMW iX stack up against the BYD Yangwang U8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW iXBMW iX
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BYD Yangwang U8BYD Yangwang U8
SpecBMW iXBYD Yangwang U8
Horsepower (max)650 hp1,180 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s3.5 s
Top speed250 km/h200 km/h
Variants32
Body styleLarge SUVLuxury performance PHEV SUV
GenerationI20Yangwang U8 / U8L
Production2021 – present2024 – present
Length4,965 mm5,319 mm
Width1,970 mm2,050 mm
Height1,695 mm1,930 mm
Wheelbase3,000 mm3,050 mm

BMW iX vs BYD Yangwang U8: common questions

Is the BMW iX or BYD Yangwang U8 faster?
The BYD Yangwang U8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the BMW iX's 3.6s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 3.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW iX or the BYD Yangwang U8?
The BYD Yangwang U8 makes more power: 1,180 hp (880 kW) versus 650 hp (485 kW) for the BMW iX.
Is the BMW iX or BYD Yangwang U8 faster on top speed?
The BMW iX has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 124 mph (200 km/h) for the BYD Yangwang U8.
What is the main difference between the BMW iX and the BYD Yangwang U8?
The BMW iX is a large suv, while the BYD Yangwang U8 is a luxury performance phev suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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