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BMW iX vs Hyundai IONIQ 9

Comparing the 2026 BMW iX (from $75,150) with the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 (from $60,555). The iX offers 279 miles of range while the IONIQ 9 offers 335 miles.

Quick Take

BMW iX packs the most punch, while Hyundai IONIQ 9 fits families best.

BMW iX

2026SUV

BMW iX

Most Powerful

  • Up to 650 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.6s
  • 155 mph top speed
Hyundai IONIQ 9

2026SUV

Hyundai IONIQ 9

Best for Families

  • Seats 7
  • 86.9 cu ft cargo capacity
  • 201" long
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$75,150 - $111,500
$58,955 - $71,250
Range
279-364 miles
311-335 miles
Horsepower
402-650 hp
215-422 hp
0-60 mph
3.6-4.9 sec
4.9-7.8 sec
Battery Size
100.1-113.4 kWh
110.3 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
7
Top Speed
124-155 mph
118 mph
Towing Capacity
3500 lbs
3500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
34 min (10-80%)
24 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
9.5 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
Length
195.5"
201"
Width
77.6"
79.9"
Height
67.7"
70"
Cargo Capacity
77.9 cu ft
86.9 cu ft

BMW iX vs Hyundai IONIQ 9: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts at $58,955, undercutting the BMW iX ($75,150) by about $16,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX covers up to 364 miles, 29 more than the Hyundai IONIQ 9's maximum of 335. At a DC fast charger, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 goes from 10-80% in about 24 minutes vs 34 for the BMW iX.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 to the BMW iX's 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers 86.9 cu ft of cargo space vs 77.9 for the BMW iX.

Bottom line: pick the BMW iX if you want the most power, or the Hyundai IONIQ 9 if you need room for the whole crew.

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