BMW iX vs BMW X5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW iX

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2026 BMW X5

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Overview

Spec	BMW iXxDrive45	BMW X5sDrive40i
Selected trim	xDrive45	sDrive40i
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	electric	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	1-speed direct drive	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	electric	mild hybrid
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW iXxDrive45	BMW X5sDrive40i
MSRP	$75,150	$67,600 (best)
Lowest listing price	$57,144	$41,144 (best)
Median listing price	$63,144 (best)	$76,847
Highest listing price	$69,144 (best)	$104,622
For sale now	2	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW iXxDrive45	BMW X5sDrive40i
Fuel tank	—	21.9 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW iXxDrive45	BMW X5sDrive40i
Horsepower	402 hp (best)	375 hp
Torque	516 lb-ft (best)	398 lb-ft
Engine size	—	3 L (best)
Cylinders	—	I6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW iXxDrive45	BMW X5sDrive40i
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	77.9 cu ft (best)	72.3 cu ft
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	5,952 lbs (best)
Payload	1,060 lbs (best)	1,054 lbs
Curb weight	5,567 lbs	4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.8 in (best)	8.3 in
Wheelbase	118.1 in (best)	117.1 in
Length	195.5 in (best)	194.2 in
Width	77.6 in	78.9 in (best)
Height	67.7 in	69.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW iXxDrive45	BMW X5sDrive40i
NHTSA overall	—	Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	Not Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW iX	BMW X5
1	xDrive45 $75,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive60 $88,500 MSRP	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP
3	M70 $111,500 MSRP	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP
4	—	M60i $92,600 MSRP
5	—	Competition $129,700 MSRP