Rivian R1S vs. BMW iX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rivian R1S and BMW iX 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 Rivian R1S and the BMW iX.
In comparing the Rivian R1S's and the BMW iX's specifications and ratings, the Rivian R1S has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Rivian R1S's and the BMW iX's specifications and ratings, the Rivian R1S is a better car than the BMW iX.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rivian R1S loses 70.5 percent of its value and the BMW iX loses 70.5 percent of its value. This means the Rivian R1S retains 0 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 Rivian R1S’s base engine makes 533 horsepower, and the BMW iX base engine makes 402 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$76,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$106,188
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
$76,990 - $130,405
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$78,975 - $110,972
Starting MSRP:
$75,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$78,597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$59,200 - $99,990
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:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$84,181
Price Range:
$67,570 - $104,272
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$81,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$79,449 - $84,181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$54,529
Depreciation %:
70.8%
Resale Value $:
$22,461
Residual Value %:
29.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
71.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large SUVs)
67.6% - 74.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$53,193
Depreciation %:
70.8%
Resale Value $:
$21,957
Residual Value %:
29.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
63.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
63.9% - 72.3%
Rivian R1S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
BMW iX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rivian R1S
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 BMW iX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
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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:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Rivian R1S Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 65Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
11 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 65Ranking
25 out of / 40Ranking
28 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
46 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 65BMW iX Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 65Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 40Ranking
25 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 65Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 59Ranking
50 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Rivian R1S Trim Levels
Adventure, Launch Edition, Premium
BMW iX Trim Levels
M70, xDrive45, xDrive60
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 175000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
533 hp
Torque:
610 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
516 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
92.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
312 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
100.1 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
90.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6515 lbs
Width:
88.4 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5567 lbs
Width:
87.8 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Gray
El Cap Granite
Green
Forest Green
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Space Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black Mountain
White
Ocean Coast
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
White
Not available
Brown
Castanea Chestnut / Mocha
Gray
Amido / Oyster / Stonegray
