BMW iX vs Rivian R1S (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,560

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

iX xDrive45 AWD vs R1S Dual Standard AWD
Measure	iX	R1S	Winner
MSRP + destination	$76,325	$78,885	iX
Horsepower	402 hp	533 hp	R1S
Torque	516 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	R1S
MPGe	94 MPGe	85 MPGe	iX
EV range	312 mi	258 mi	iX
Cargo, max	77.9 cu ft	104.7 cu ft	R1S
Cargo, seats up	35.5 cu ft	46.7 cu ft	R1S
Rear legroom	38.9 in	36.6 in	iX
Front legroom	40.2 in	41.4 in	R1S
Length	195.5 in	200.8 in	Not scored
Width	77.6 in	79.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,567 lb	N/A	N/A
Towing	3,500 lb	7,700 lb	R1S
Seats	5	7	R1S
Ground clearance	8.8 in	8.7 in	About the same
0-60 mph	4.9 s tested	4.5 s tested	R1S
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
iX xDrive45 AWD $75,150	R1S Adventure Dual Motor AWD $76,990	$1,840
R1S Dual Standard AWD $76,990	iX xDrive45 AWD $75,150	$1,840

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

iX costs $3,025 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: R1S wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.