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BMW iX1 or BMW iX3?

What are the main differences between the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

BMW iX1

BMW iX1, rear three-quarter view
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
430–516 km
Power
150–230 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
29 min
Boot space
490 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2022)
Versions in the price list
4

BMW iX3

BMW iX3, front three-quarter view
Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€62,592 (valid from 1 November 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
551–806 km
Power
235–345 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
21 min
Boot space
520 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2026)
Versions in the price list
3

How do the versions of the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3 compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of BMW iX1 BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX3 BMW iX3 40: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureBMW iX1 BMW iX1 eDrive20BMW iX3 BMW iX3 40
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026€51,005Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026€62,592Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026€49,594€61,181
Specifications
PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026Electric, Front-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026150 kW (204 hp)235 kW (320 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 20268.6 s5.9 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026460–516 km14.2–16 kWh/100 km571–645 km15.7–17.7 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 202664.8 kWh82.6 kWh
AC chargingSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 202611 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026130 kW300 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 202629 min21 min
Kerb weightdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 20261,940 kg2,160 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026750 kg2,000 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026490 l520 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 20264,500 × 1,845 × 1,616 mm4,782 × 1,895 × 1,635 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 12 October 2022; Euro NCAP, 8 July 20265 of 5 stars (2022)5 of 5 stars (2026)
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026€809€9,711 a year on €49,594€1,022€12,260 a year on €61,181
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026€233 – €255all provinces, 2026€290 – €317all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026€4.1516 kWh/100 km€4.5917.7 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the BMW iX1 and when the BMW iX3?

Choose the BMW iX1 if…

  • You want a compact electric SUV with a boot of 490 to 1,495 litres.
  • Sporty handling matters to you: the reviewers describe the steering as direct.
  • You choose the xDrive30 with 230 kW (313 hp) and 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h.

From our review of the BMW iX1

Choose the BMW iX3 if…

  • You want a roomy electric SUV with a WLTP range of 571 km or more.
  • You expect to fast-charge regularly: 10 to 80 percent takes a minimum of 21 minutes.
  • You need to tow up to 2,000 kg (braked).
  • You are comfortable operating the car through a large screen.

From our review of the BMW iX3

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3 cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW iX1 costs per month: electricity about €52 (WLTP consumption 16 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €85 – €94 depending on the province, together €137 – €145 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW iX3 costs per month: electricity about €57 (WLTP consumption 17.7 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €106 – €116 depending on the province, together €164 – €174 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3 in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
BMW iX1BMW iX1 eDrive20€52€85 – €94€137 – €145
BMW iX3BMW iX3 40€57€106 – €116€164 – €174

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used BMW iX1 or BMW iX3 cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3 cost?

The BMW iX1 costs from €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026) and the BMW iX3 from €62,592 (valid from 1 November 2026).

Which goes further, the BMW iX1 or the BMW iX3?

According to WLTP the BMW iX1 manages 430–516 km and the BMW iX3 551–806 km. The BMW iX3 goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3?

The boot of the BMW iX1 holds 490 litres and the BMW iX3 520 litres.

Which charges faster, the BMW iX1 or the BMW iX3?

Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 29 min in the BMW iX1 and from 21 min in the BMW iX3 (quickest version).

How safe are the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3 according to Euro NCAP?

The BMW iX1 scored 5 of 5 stars (2022 test) and the BMW iX3 5 of 5 stars (2026 test). The test years differ.

Where can you read more about the BMW iX1 and the BMW iX3?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: BMW personenauto's per handelsbenaming, nieuw in NL 2026 (data t/m 2026-10-24) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen, min. massa rijklaar en min. catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (BMW, nieuw 2026) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW iX3 (NA5) november 2026 (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 1) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW X1 / iX1 (U11) (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 2) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. BMW Group Nederland: BMW iX3 (NA5): Technische Gegevens, Maten & Motoren (checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. BMW Group Nederland: BMW iX1: technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. Euro NCAP: BMW iX3 2026 - Euro NCAP assessment (document date 8 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. Euro NCAP: BMW X1 2022 - Euro NCAP assessment (incl. iX1) (document date 12 October 2022, checked on 26 October 2026)

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