Head-to-head
BMW iX1 vs BMW iX2
Two suvs priced within $2,000 of each other. Here's where each pulls ahead on range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
BMW iX1
BMW's smallest electric SUV pairs the X1 body with a single-spec, AWD-only electric powertrain. Quick, well-resolved, and after a $8k price drop in 2026, finally a serious challenger to the Mercedes EQA and Volvo EX40.
- From
- $77,900
- Range
- 464 km
- Battery
- 64.8 kWh
Option B · SUV
BMW iX2
BMW's electric coupe-SUV — the X2's electric sibling. Mechanically identical to the iX1 but with a coupe-style roofline. The 22 kW three-phase AC charging is class-leading.
- From
- $79,900
- Range
- 449 km
- Battery
- 64.8 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the BMW iX1 and BMW iX2, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
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Price · advantage BMW iX1
The BMW iX1 undercuts the BMW iX2 by $2,000 (3%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the BMW iX1 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $2,000
- ▸ 15 km longer WLTP range
Where the BMW iX2 wins
Trails the BMW iX1 on the core specs we measure.
BMW iX1
What we like
- ✓ Sub-6-second 0–100 from a small SUV
- ✓ Standard AWD
- ✓ Recent price cut sharpens the value case
What we don't
- ✕ Smaller battery than rivals at the price
- ✕ Only one electric variant (xDrive30)
- ✕ BMW-tax still applies on options
BMW iX2
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 22 kW three-phase AC charging
- ✓ Sharper styling than the iX1
- ✓ Sub-6-second 0–100
What we don't
- ✕ Coupe roofline cuts rear headroom
- ✕ Premium over the related iX1
- ✕ Range trails BMW's larger iX3 substantially
Frequently asked: BMW iX1 vs BMW iX2
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the BMW iX1 or the BMW iX2?
- The BMW iX1 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $77,900 versus $79,900 for the BMW iX2, a $2,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The BMW iX1 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 464 km, 15 km further than the BMW iX2's 449 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
BMW iX1
if…
- ✓ you want to save $2,000 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: premium small-suv buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.