BMW iX3 vs BYD Atto 3 Evo
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWiX3 | BYDAtto 3 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 315–463 bhp (better) | 309–443 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.9–5.9 s | 3.9–5.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 124–130 mph (better) | 111–124 mph |
| Engine or motors | iX3 40: rear motor, 235 kW (320 hp); iX3 50 xDrive: two motors, 345 kW (469 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | Design: rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 230 kW (314 PS, 309 bhp); Excellence: adds a front asynchronous motor, 330 kW (449 PS, 443 bhp) combined |
| Torque | 500 Nm (40), 645 Nm (50 xDrive) | 380 Nm (Design), 560 Nm (Excellence) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (40) or all-wheel drive (50 xDrive) | Rear-wheel drive (Design) or all-wheel drive (Excellence) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 395–500 miles (better) | 292–316 miles |
| Battery | 82.6–108.7 kWh (better) | 74.8 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 300–400 kW (better) | 220 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP 331–395 miles (40) and 420–500 miles (50 xDrive), depending on trim; BMW UK marks some figures as provisional | WLTP combined 316 miles (Design) or 292 miles (Excellence); city 441 or 391 miles |
| Charging | Battery capacity 82.6 kWh (40) or 108.7 kWh (50 xDrive) as BMW UK lists it; 800 V; DC up to 300 kW (40) or 400 kW (50 xDrive), 10–80% in 21 minutes, up to 187 miles (40) or 231 miles (50 xDrive) added in 10 minutes; AC 11 kW or 22 kW | 74.8 kWh LFP Blade Battery, 499.2 V nominal (800 V architecture); DC up to 220 kW, 10–80% in 25 minutes; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 8 hours; Vehicle-to-Load up to 3 kW |
| Efficiency | 3.6–4.3 miles/kWh (40), 3.5–4.1 miles/kWh (50 xDrive), WLTP combined | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 520 litres (better) | 490 litres |
| Length | 4,782 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,880 kg |
| Boot | 520 litres, 1,750 litres with the rear seats folded | 490 litres, 1,360 litres with the rear seats folded; 101-litre front boot |
| Towing | 2,000 kg braked | 1,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide (2,093 mm with mirrors), 1,635 mm high; 2,897 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,160 kg (40), 2,360 kg (50 xDrive) | 4,455 mm long, 1,875 mm wide (2,060 mm with mirrors), 1,615 mm high; 2,720 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,880 kg (Design) or 1,990 kg (Excellence) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 15.6-inch touchscreen with Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play; 8.8-inch digital instrument panel; head-up display on Excellence |
| Driver assistance | – | Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, front and rear cross-traffic alert and a 360° camera as standard |
| Warranty | – | 6 years or 93,750 miles; battery 8 years or 155,350 miles |
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