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BMW iX vs Volkswagen ID.4

Comparing the 2026 BMW iX (from $75,150) with the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 (from $45,095). The iX offers 279 miles of range while the ID.4 offers 291 miles.

Quick Take

BMW iX packs the most punch, while Volkswagen ID.4 wins on price.

BMW iX

2026SUV

BMW iX

Most Powerful

  • Up to 650 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.6s
  • 155 mph top speed
Volkswagen ID.4

2025SUV

Volkswagen ID.4

Best Value

  • Starts at $45,095
  • About $155 per mile of range
  • Up to 291 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$75,150 - $111,500
$45,095 - $48,995
Range
279-364 miles
263-291 miles
Horsepower
402-650 hp
282-335 hp
0-60 mph
3.6-4.9 sec
4.8-5.9 sec
Battery Size
100.1-113.4 kWh
77 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
124-155 mph
100 mph
Towing Capacity
3500 lbs
2200-2700 lbs
DC Fast Charging
34 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
9.5 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
195.5"
180.5"
Width
77.6"
72.9"
Height
67.7"
64.6"
Cargo Capacity
77.9 cu ft
64.2 cu ft

BMW iX vs Volkswagen ID.4: Which Should You Buy?

The Volkswagen ID.4 starts at $45,095, undercutting the BMW iX ($75,150) by about $30,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX covers up to 364 miles, 73 more than the Volkswagen ID.4's maximum of 291. At a DC fast charger, the Volkswagen ID.4 goes from 10-80% in about 30 minutes vs 34 for the BMW iX.

The BMW iX offers 77.9 cu ft of cargo space vs 64.2 for the Volkswagen ID.4. The Volkswagen ID.4 is also 15 inches shorter than the BMW iX, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the BMW iX if you want the most power, or the Volkswagen ID.4 if you want the most for your money.

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