BMW iX VS. TESLA MODEL Y COMPARISON

Futuristic and intelligent, the all-electric BMW iX vs. Tesla Model Y SUVs are changing the way drivers experience the road. However, only one of these models is the ultimate trailblazer, with its luxury hands-free technology, quicker 0-60 acceleration time, stunning Sky Lounge sunroof, efficient charging capabilities, and gorgeous exterior colors: the 2025 BMW iX.

Settle in for a wild ride as we compare BMW iX and Tesla Model Y specs, features, technology, size, and performance. When you've decided the BMW iX is the all-electric SUV for you, visit us today for a test drive.

BMW iX VS. TESLA MODEL Y: TRIMS AND NEW FEATURES

The bold new BMW iX for sale is a luxurious, powerful SUV that's packed with the latest technology. The 2025 refresh adds a stunning feature to its Highway Assist with Hands-Free Driving system that lets you command lane changes just by glancing at a side mirror. The exterior is fitted with a new Self-Healing Intelligence Panel Kidney Grille, and you can lock and unlock your BMW iX via a digital key without even opening your My BMW app.

Available in two editions, the 2025 BMW iX is set to turn heads as soon as it makes its debut next year. Let the blue skies pour in with the Panoramic Eclipsing Sky Lounge Roof, and outfit your new BMW SUV in stunning exterior paint colors like Phytonic Blue Metallic or Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic at no extra charge! These are the two BMW iX models you'll soon get to meet:

2025 BMW iX xDrive50
2025 BMW iX M60

The 2024 Tesla Model Y rolled into the new year with zero updates, and we've heard no announcements for its 2025 model either. This sport-ute also offers a hands-free driving function, but instead of receiving it for free like you would in the BMW iX, you'll need to pay significantly to add this feature to your Model Y SUV.

The new Tesla Model Y only has one standard color option: Stealth Grey. Want a more vibrant color option, like Ultra Red, Deep Blue Metallic, or even just Pearl White Multicoat? It'll cost you a lot. The rollover 2024 Tesla Model Y is fitted with a sunroof, but its fixed-glass design means you can't open, slide, or tilt it to let in the warm summer breeze. This SUV is available in three editions:

2024 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
2024 Tesla Model Y Performance

BMW iX VS. TESLA MODEL Y: SPECS, RANGE, AND CHARGING

If your decision between a Tesla Model Y or BMW iX boils down to electric performance, you need to know the truth about these two SUVs. Even a cursory glance at the 2025 BMW iX vs. 2024 Tesla Model Y shows us how the new BMW specs and electric range are truly engineered for real-world driving, while the Tesla editions claim impressive statistics without any data to back them up.

The 2025 BMW iX features a larger 111.5-kWh battery pack with advanced active thermal management. This battery pairs with dual-electric motors and multiple energy recuperation modes to deliver an incredibly high electric driving range.

Choose the entry-level BMW iX xDrive50 model and take off with 516 horsepower, 564 pound-feet of torque, and an EPA-estimated range of up to 311 miles,¹ allowing you to tear through roads and highways with fewer stops for recharging. Satisfy your sporty side in the even more powerful BMW iX M60, the SUV that generates a stunning 610 horsepower, has an EPA-estimated range of 296 miles,¹ and leaps from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.

No matter which BMW iX model you choose, you can pull into your driveway or garage after a day of travel, plug into your Level 2 home charger, and expect your BMW SUV to be ready to go again in 11 hours.² When you're traveling, you can recharge at any public charging station. Your BMW lease or purchase even includes a Flexible Fast Charger cable with 110-volt and 220-volt capability so you can plug your vehicle into an existing home outlet and recharge.

We'd love to say that this Tesla Model Y vs. BMW iX specs comparison is a fair fight, but the Tesla SUV just didn't bring its A game. While the 2024 Tesla Model Y tries to market itself as a tech-forward option with incredible performance and range, it falls short of expectations. No charging cables or adapters are included with your Tesla purchase, and when you're out on the road, you can only recharge at Tesla-brand Supercharger stations.

Tesla engineers are famous for guarding the technical details of all their vehicles. For example, they do not disclose the Model Y Level 2 charge times. We do know that the 2024 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive – the lineup's entry-level edition – is expected to get an EPA-estimated 260-mile electric range.³ That's a full 36 miles less than the entry-level BMW iX.

You might think that choosing the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD would garner the highest driving range of this comparison, but no. Even with an EPA-estimated 310 miles of electric range,³ the Tesla SUV still can't beat the BMW iX. We also can't compare the Tesla model's horsepower or torque to imagine how it might perform on the open road because the automaker refuses to publish those specs.

	2024 BMW iX	2024 Tesla Model Y
Horsepower	516 - 610	Not Available
Drivetrain	AWD w/ARB-X Slip Control	RWD or AWD
0-60	3.6 - 4.4 s	3.5 - 6.6 s
EPA-Est. Electric Range	296 - 311 mi¹	242 - 310 mi³
Level 2 Charge Time	11 hr²	Not Applicable
Fast-Charging Cable Included	Yes	No
Exterior Length	195 in	187 in
Exterior Width	77.4 in	77.9 in
Cargo Capacity (Standard/Max)	35.5 / 77.9 cu ft	34.3 / 76 cu ft⁴
Interior Technology	-Wireless Device Charging -14.9-in Center Screen -Highway Assistant for Hands-Free Driving -Connected Package Professional w/ Real-Time Traffic Information -4-Zone Climate Control w/ Preconditioning	-Wireless Device Charging -15-in Center Screen -Hands-Free Entry -Dog & Sentry Modes -Dual-Zone Climate Control
Exterior Design	-Aluminum Spaceframe w/Carbon Core Technology -Self-Healing Intelligence Panel Kidney Grille -Panoramic Eclipsing Sky Lounge Roof -Aerodynamic Body, Wheels & Undercarriage	-Aluminum & Steel Frame -Fixed-Glass Roof

BMW iX VS. TESLA MODEL Y: DIMENSIONS

The five-passenger 2025 BMW iX is 195 inches long, 77.4 inches wide, and 66.8 inches tall, offering passengers plenty of cabin room to stretch out and boasting 35.5 cubic feet of standard trunk space. The smaller Tesla Model Y measures 187 inches long, 77.9 inches wide, and 64 inches tall, with a standard trunk size of 34.3 cubic feet⁴ and a max storage volume of 76 cubic feet.

The 2024 Tesla SUV comes standard with five seats, but you can add a seven-seat configuration to the Long Range AWD powertrain for an extra charge. While this optional third row might seem helpful on paper, the reality is that the addition is cramped and poorly designed, and it does not provide adequate space for a car seat, a teenager, or an adult. If you truly need a third row, it's best to consider three-row vehicles that don't make passengers sit with their chins on their knees.

TESLA MODEL Y VS. BMW iX: THE VERDICT

Let's wrap up this BMW iX vs. Model Y guide with a quick overview. Selecting a 2025 BMW iX model gives you the highest electric range, the most cargo space, the easiest charging capabilities, the largest selection of paint colors, and access to included technology like the Highway Assistant for Hands-Free Driving and a Self-Healing Intelligence Panel Kidney Grille.

In comparison, the 2024 Tesla Model Y editions give you a lower range, a smaller cabin, and less cargo space, limit your charging abilities, and hide their most illustrious technology and paint colors behind paywalls. The verdict? It's clear that decades of engineering excellence have given the BMW iX the winning edge over the Tesla Model Y.

When you're ready to test-drive the victorious BMW SUV, stop by DARCARS BMW of Mt. Kisco and pick up a set of keys! You can drive the 2024 BMW iX now to get a feel for the 2025 model that will arrive next year. While you're here, you can even compare our other outstanding models to see how their BMW xDrive vs. sDrive engineering stacks up!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHICH IS BIGGER: THE BMW iX OR THE TESLA MODEL Y?

The new 2025 BMW iX is longer, wider, and more spacious than the 2024 Tesla Model Y, offering drivers more standard and maximum cargo storage. While the Tesla SUV technically offers optional third-row seating, this back row is so tiny that no passenger will be comfortable there. The BMW iX, however, is roomy and comfortable throughout, making even the longest road trips enjoyable.

WHICH HAS MORE CARGO SPACE: THE TESLA MODEL Y OR THE BMW iX?

Designed for real-world drivability, the 2025 BMW iX supplies more standard and maximum cargo space than the 2024 Tesla Model Y. The BMW EV has a 35.5-cubic foot trunk behind its second row. The Tesla Model Y, on the other hand, has a smaller 34.3 cubic feet of storage space behind its second row, and this volume decreases if you add the optional third row.

WHAT IS THE RANGE OF THE BMW iX COMPARED TO THE TESLA MODEL Y?

The 2025 BMW iX all-electric driving range beats the Tesla Model Y in every iteration. The entry-level BMW iX xDrive50 gets an EPA-estimated 311 miles,¹ while the BMW iX M60 delivers an EPA-estimated 296 miles.¹ A base Tesla Model Y only produces a maximum EPA-estimated 260 miles,³ and even the Tesla Long Range powertrain can only get an EPA-estimated 310 miles.³

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¹Estimated ranges are attainable when fully charged under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire and wheel selection, driving style, traffic conditions, and outside temperatures. Some vehicles may not be fully certified by the EPA and US Department of Energy. In this case, the range is an estimate according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA's test procedure standards. For EPA certification status and additional information about specific models, visit www.fueleconomy.gov.

²Charging times may vary and are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to outdoor temperature, battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition, and the overall condition of the vehicle. For precise information on charging times for a specific vehicle model, please contact our dealership.

³Estimates only. For more information, please visit the official U.S. government source for all fuel economy at www.fueleconomy.gov

⁴This information is not verified by the official manufacturer and shall serve solely as unofficial general information. For details, visit: https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-y/2024/st-401961151/features-specs/