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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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Overview

SpecBMW iXxDrive45BMW X5sDrive40i
Selected trimxDrive45sDrive40i
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission1-speed direct drive8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeelectricmild hybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecBMW iXxDrive45BMW X5sDrive40i
MSRP$75,150$68,300 (best)
Lowest listing price$35,421$10,895 (best)
Median listing price$48,400 (best)$79,185
Highest listing price$83,002 (best)$111,850
For sale now10240 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW iXxDrive45BMW X5sDrive40i
Combined MPG—25 MPG (best)
City MPG—23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—27 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe94 MPGe (best)—
Electric range312 mi (best)—
240V charge time10 hr (best)—
Fuel tank—21.9 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW iXxDrive45BMW X5sDrive40i
Horsepower402 hp (best)375 hp
Torque516 lb-ft (best)398 lb-ft
Engine size—3 L (best)
Cylinders—I6

Size & capability

SpecBMW iXxDrive45BMW X5sDrive40i
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume77.9 cu ft (best)72.3 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,952 lbs (best)
Payload1,060 lbs (best)1,054 lbs
Curb weight5,567 lbs4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.8 in (best)8.3 in
Wheelbase118.1 in (best)117.1 in
Length195.5 in (best)194.2 in
Width77.6 in78.9 in (best)
Height67.7 in69.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW iXxDrive45BMW 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.

TrimBMW iXBMW X5
1

xDrive45

$75,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)

sDrive40i

$68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

xDrive60

$88,500 MSRP

xDrive40i

$70,600 MSRP

3

M70

$111,500 MSRP

xDrive50e

$76,000 MSRP

4—

M60i

$93,600 MSRP

5—

Competition

$131,000 MSRP

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BMW iX vs BMW X5 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW iX vs 2026 BMW X5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW X5 starts lower at $68,300. Live BMW iX listings start at $35,421. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW iX leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (364).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW iX leads on horsepower in this comparison (650).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,209).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW iX vs 2026 BMW X5?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).