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BMW iX5 vs Tesla Model X

Comparing the 2027 BMW iX5 (from $79,800) with the 2025 Tesla Model X (from $99,990). The iX5 offers 435 miles of range while the Model X offers 335 miles.

Quick Take

BMW iX5 charges fastest, while Tesla Model X packs the most punch.

BMW iX5

2027SUV

BMW iX5
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Fastest Charger

  • 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 460 kW peak charging speed
  • 435 mi EPA-rated range
Tesla Model X

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Tesla Model X

Most Powerful

  • Up to 1020 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 2.5s
  • 163 mph top speed
Price
$79,800
$99,990 - $114,990
Range
435 miles
335-352 miles
Horsepower
570 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
4.4 sec
2.5-3.8 sec
Battery Size
144 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Seats
5
7
Top Speed
130 mph
155-163 mph
Towing Capacity
5952 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
10 hrs (0-100%)
Length
196.6"
199.1"
Width
78.7"
78.7"
Height
68.8"
66.1"
Cargo Capacity
67.7 cu ft
88 cu ft

BMW iX5 vs Tesla Model X: Which Should You Buy?

The BMW iX5 starts at $79,800, undercutting the Tesla Model X ($99,990) by about $20,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX5 covers 435 miles, 83 more than the Tesla Model X's maximum of 352. At a DC fast charger, the BMW iX5 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 30 for the Tesla Model X.

The Tesla Model X seats 7 to the BMW iX5's 5. The Tesla Model X offers 88 cu ft of cargo space vs 67.7 for the BMW iX5.

Bottom line: pick the BMW iX5 if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Tesla Model X if you want the most power.

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