Comparing the 2026 BMW iX (from $75,150) with the 2027 BMW iX5 (from $79,800). The iX offers 279 miles of range while the iX5 offers 435 miles.
Quick Take
BMW iX is quickest off the line, while BMW iX5 tows the most.
2027 • SUV

Best for Towing
The BMW iX starts at $75,150, undercutting the BMW iX5 ($79,800) by about $4,500.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX5 covers 435 miles, 71 more than the BMW iX's maximum of 364. At a DC fast charger, the BMW iX5 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 34 for the BMW iX.
The BMW iX offers 77.9 cu ft of cargo space vs 67.7 for the BMW iX5.
Bottom line: pick the BMW iX if you want the quickest acceleration, or the BMW iX5 if you tow.
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