BMW X6 vs Rivian R1S (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$135
- X6: wins no measure.
- R1S: $861 a year less on energy, 158 hp more.
- R1S wins 11 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | X6 | R1S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $78,750 | $78,885 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 533 hp | R1S |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | R1S |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 85 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | $809 | R1S |
| EV range | N/A | 258 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 59.6 cu ft | 104.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.4 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 36.6 in | R1S |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 41.4 in | R1S |
| Length | 195.0 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,002 lb to 5,628 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 7,200 lb | 7,700 lb | R1S |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | R1S |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.7 in | R1S |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X6 xDrive40i AWD $77,300 | R1S Adventure Dual Motor AWD $76,990 | $310 |
| R1S Dual Standard AWD $76,990 | X6 xDrive40i AWD $77,300 | $310 |
Cost to run
R1S costs $5,029 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X6 | R1S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $78,750 | $78,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $809 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $4,854 |
| Total, 6 years | $88,767 | $83,739 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: R1S wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | R1S | 52% |
| Power | R1S | 30% |
| Space | R1S | 43% |
| Towing | R1S | 6% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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