BMW iX vs. Tesla Model Y
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW iX and Tesla Model Y contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW iX and the Tesla Model Y.
In comparing the BMW iX's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the BMW iX has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW iX's and the Tesla Model Y's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW iX loses 66.6 percent of its value and the Tesla Model Y loses 53.4 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y retains 13.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW iX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW iX’s base engine makes 516 horsepower, and the Tesla Model Y base engine makes 295 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model Y has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$91,616 - $117,292
Starting MSRP:
$87,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$58,979
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,990 - $78,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,355
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,827
Price Range:
$39,977 - $51,617
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$55,976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,827 - $62,714
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$59,702
Depreciation %:
68.4%
Resale Value $:
$27,548
Residual Value %:
31.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,791
Depreciation %:
55.3%
Resale Value $:
$19,199
Residual Value %:
44.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
67.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
53.3% - 68.2%
BMW iX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW iX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model Y
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
128.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 128.3
BMW iX Rankings
Ranking
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31 out of / 44Ranking
38 out of / 44Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
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11 out of / 27Ranking
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14 out of / 44Ranking
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15 out of / 44Ranking
21 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
BMW iX Trim Levels
M60, xDrive50
Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Base, Long Range, Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
516 hp
Torque:
564 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp
Torque:
309 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
307 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
109.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.25 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
260 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
67.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.4 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5670 lbs
Width:
87.8 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4154 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
64 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Phytonic Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Castanea Chestnut / Mocha
Gray
Amido / Oyster / Stonegray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Black and White