2027 BMW iX roadtrip driving REVIEW - more luxury or overtaken by iX3?

►AD: 20 % discount code “AUTOGEFUEHL” on carVertical background check for used vehicles: https://www.carvertical.com/de/landing/v3?a=Autogefuehl&b=3ec11888&voucher=autogefuehl&utm_medium=infl This is our in-depth review of the 2027 BMW iX xDrive60. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 BMW iX or iX3? 01:55 Wheels, length, technology 03:45 Batteries and charging 05:00 Cleaning and cameras 06:10 All-new BMW iX5? 08:00 iX interior 10:58 Rear seats 12:57 Trunk/boot 14:41 Price iX vs iX3 15:26 Acceleration and motorway vs iX3 20:11 Assistance systems 21:51 First charging test 24:47 2nd quicker charging test 26:40 Consumption and real-world range iX vs iX3 30:28 Small Berlin insight 32:01 iX vs iX3 final verdict Data & facts: BMW iX facelift Exterior Grill now optionally illuminated (standard in M70) Adaptive LED optional Optional M Sport package and M Sport package Pro (red brake calipers, black mirror caps, black light background) 20 - 23“ wheels (width: 20“ in 235 mm, 21“ in 255 mm, 22“ and 23“ in 275“ 4,97 m 195“ length (19 cm 7“ longer than iX3) Sportier suspension setup for all models with the recent facelift, optional air suspension (standard M70) and optional rear-axle steering (integral active steering) M70 with unique front grill and black mirror caps, rear-axle steering and anti-roll-control Drivetrain and batteries All AWD and more power BMW iX xDrive45 408 hp 5,1 s (1 s quicker) 95 kWh NMC (+20 kWh), 175 kW charging, 2.525 kg weight AC 11 or 22 kW, DC 175 kW 35 Min 10-80 % BMW iX xDrive60 544 hp 4,6 s VMax 200 kmh 125 mph BMW iX M70 660 hp 3,8 s Vmax 250 kmh 155 mph 109 kWh NMC 195 kW charging AC 22 kW, DC 195 kW 35 Min 10-80 % 10 % Efficiency update due to more efficient inverter and less roll resistance tyres Heat pump standard, now not only takes residual heat from the e-motors but also from the cabin First test consumption in best conditions (max 100 km/h / 60 mph) 3,4 miles / kWh; 18 kWh / 100 km Range Small battery 540 km 330 miles Big battery 610 km 370 miles Renewed test consumption iX 22“ wheels and 10 °C 100 km/h 60 mph: 23 kWh/100 km 2,7 miles/kWh; real world range: 475 km 295 miles 130 km/h 80 mph: 28 kWh/100 km 2,2 miles/kWh; real world range: 390 km 240 miles 22“ wheels and 22 °C 72 °F 100 km/h 60 mph: 19 kWh/100 km 3,3 miles/kWh; real world range: 570 km 350 miles 130 km/h 80 mph: 25 kWh/100 km 2,5 miles/kWh; real world range: 440 km 270 miles Mix long term 23 kwh/100 km 2,7 miles/kwh, real-world range: 480 km / 300 miles iX3 long term was 18 kWh/100 km 3,45 miles/kwh, real-world range: 600 km / 370 miles Towing capacity max. 2,5 t EU / 3500 lbs US Interior Sensatec seats standard in black, brown, oyster or microfibre/fabric/wool seats New M multifunction seats in microfibre/perforated sensatec with M Sport pack or standard M70 Seat cooling available in climate comfort pack Optional animal skin in Suite Harman kardon sound and heated steering wheel standard, optional Bowers & Wilkins sound system Trunk / boot: 500 l - 1750 l Prices Germany BMW iX xDrive45:          83.500,- € BMW iX xDrive60:          99.900,- € BMW iX M70 xDrive:     126.500,- € Prices USA BMW iX xDrive45:          75,000,- USD BMW iX xDrive60:          88,500,- USD BMW iX M70 xDrive:     111.500,- USD Price difference to iX3 both wit big battery at least 30.000 Euro, well specced some 40.000 Euro difference iX3 full spec: 86.000 Euro iX full spec: 125.000 Euro iX3 Test consumption and real-world range: 22“ wheels (and a little colder) 100 km/h 60 mph: 20 kWh/100 km 3,1 miles/kWh; real world range: 540 km 335 miles 130 km/h 80 mph: 25 kWh/100 km 2,5 miles/kWh; real world range: 435 km 270 miles 20“ wheels (good temperature) 100 km/h 60 mph: 16 kWh/100 km 3,8 miles/kWh; real world range: 680 km 425 miles 130 km/h 80 mph: 22 kWh/100 km 2,8 miles/kWh; real world range: 495 km 310 miles #bmw #bmwix ►Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/autogefuehl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Autogefühl Deutsch (German): https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlDeutsch?sub_confirmation=1 ►Also subscribe to our YouTube shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: https://youtu.be/-8gNXlRGngA?si=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 We do have other official channels, so you can identify them and also subscribe if you like e.g. in your native language. French & Arabic are translated using Dubly.AI. Try it for free here: https://go.dubly.ai/autogefuehl

Added 11 May 2026