BMW iX vs Rivian R1S
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Rivian R1S
Overview
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | xDrive45 | Dual Standard |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | electric | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75,150 (best) | $76,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $43,750 (best) | $61,999 |
| Median listing price | $49,300 (best) | $65,342 |
| Highest listing price | $83,002 (best) | $86,199 |
| For sale now | 9 (best) | 5 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 94 MPGe (best) | 79 MPGe |
| Electric range | 312 mi (best) | 258 mi |
| Battery capacity | — | 106 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | 10 hr | 9.5 hr (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 533 hp (best) |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft (best) |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 77.9 cu ft | 105.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 7,700 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,060 lbs | 2,017 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,567 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in (best) | 8.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 195.5 in | 200.8 in (best) |
| Width | 77.6 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 67.7 in | 76.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW iXxDrive45 | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | xDrive45 $75,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Dual Standard $76,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | xDrive60 $88,500 MSRP | Dual $83,990 MSRP |
| 3 | M70 $111,500 MSRP | Dual $90,990 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Tri $106,990 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Quad $121,990 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Quad Launch Edition $125,990 MSRP |
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BMW iX vs Rivian R1S FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW iX vs 2026 Rivian R1S 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 Rivian R1S?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW iX starts lower at $75,150. Live BMW iX listings start at $43,750. Live Rivian R1S listings start at $61,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 BMW iX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (75,150).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (410).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,025).
- Which has better seats: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW iX or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).