BMW iX1 LWB Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Electric SUVs Face Off!

Published January 26, 2025
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Does the luxury brand tag make the iX1 LWB more appealing? Or does the Ioniq 5 win this one? Let’s find out!

If you are planning to spend Rs 50 lakh on an electric car or on any car for that matter, you would want something that offers peace of mind along with having a premium appeal. Both BMW iX1 LWB and Hyundai Ioniq 5 offer you that, but have their own mannerisms and ways of doing it.

In this article, we compare the key specifications of the newly launched iX1 LWB with the popular Ioniq 5:

Let the match begin!

Price

Car	BMW iX1 LWB	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 49 lakh	Rs 46.05 lakh

When your budget is already around Rs 50 lakh, then Rs 4 lakh might not feel like a big difference, but it still is a significant sum. So do you just end up paying the extra money for the BMW brand name or does it offer some extras over the Ioniq 5? Let’s find out:

Dimensions

Dimensions	BMW iX1 LWB	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Length	4616 mm	4635 mm (+ 19 mm)
Wheelbase	2800 mm	3000 mm (+200 mm)

Yes, the LWB version of the iX1 is larger than its predecessor, but it still falls short (slightly) in terms of length when compared to the Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 also has a greater wheelbase which could effectively lead to more space in the cabin.

BMW iX1 LWB

Features

Features	BMW iX1 LWB	Hyundai Ioniq 5
LED headlamps With DRLs	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	18-inch alloy wheels	20-inch alloy wheels
Infotainment System	10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system	12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Digital Driver’s Display	10.25-inch digital driver’s display	12.3-inch digital driver’s display
Android Auto And Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Powered front seats	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes, panoramic	Yes, panoramic
Climate control	Yes, dual-zone	Yes, dual-zone
Wireless phone charging	Yes	Yes
Speakers	12-speaker 205W Harman Kardon sound system.	8-speaker Bose sound system
NFC card with digital key	Yes	No
Ambient lighting	Yes	Yes
Connected car tech	Yes	Yes
Airbags	8	6 (standard)
ADAS features	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring system	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Auto park	Yes	No
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function	Yes	Yes

Both SUVs offer plentiful features and overall it seems like a tie when you compare their list of amenities. Your comfort and safety are taken care of by top-notch features and you won’t feel like you need more. In the Ioniq 5, you get larger screens and memory functions for all seats, while in the BMW you get extra airbags, more speakers and auto park.

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Powertrain

Here is a detailed look at their powertrain specifications:

Parameter	BMW iX1 LWB	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Battery Pack	66.4 kWh	72.6 kWh
Power	204 PS	217 PS
Torque	250 Nm	350 Nm
0-100 kmph	8.6 seconds	7.6 seconds
Fast Charging times	10-80 percent in 30 minutes using a 130kW DC fast charger	10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger
Claimed Range	531 km (MIDC)	631 km (ARAI-claimed)

As we can conclude from the table above, the BMW SUV falls short in every parameter including performance, claimed range and charging times. However, it would be interesting to see how the two compare with each other in the real world. As for on-paper stats, the Ioniq 5 takes the win!

Verdict

The name BMW is enough to attract buyers, and the brand image definitely helps it in this comparison as well. Nothing against Hyundai, but bringing home a BMW SUV definitely has a feel to it. Now let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of their specs! Both offer a well-equipped and premium cabin and have their own share of strengths. In the powertrain department, the BMW lacks the guile and the Ioniq 5 takes the win.

So if you want a faster car with a greater claimed range, you know where to put your money! However, if you want to make a statement and get sheer driving pleasure, those extra Rs 4 lakhs for the Bimmer might just be worth it!