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BMW iX vs Mahindra XUV300: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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Specification
iX
XUV300
Maximum Power
iX300 kW
XUV300-
Maximum Torque
iX700 Nm
XUV300-
Engine Size
iXNot Applicable
XUV300-
Combined Fuel Economy
iXNot Applicable
XUV300-
Ground Clearance
iX190 mm
XUV300-
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Spec
iX
XUV300
Model Introduced Year
2021
Not confirmed
Generation
Large five-door battery-electric SUV with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Current BMW iX range in updated xDrive45 and xDrive60 South African Sport specification.
Not confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Premium SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Car
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Length
4965 mm
Not confirmed
Width
1970 mm
Not confirmed
Height
1695 mm
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
3000 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not confirmed
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
2525 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
650 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not confirmed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
1009 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
991 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1045 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
920 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
Not confirmed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Maximum Power
300 kW
Not confirmed
Maximum Torque
700 Nm
Not confirmed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not confirmed
Number of Motors
2
Not confirmed
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not confirmed
Drive Type
AWD
Not confirmed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not confirmed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not confirmed
0-100 km/h
5.1 sec
Not confirmed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not confirmed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not confirmed
Launch Control
No
Not confirmed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not confirmed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not confirmed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not confirmed
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not confirmed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not confirmed
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not confirmed
Electric Range
522 km (BMW stated)
Not confirmed
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not confirmed
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not confirmed
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not confirmed
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Yes
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Yes
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
1
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Yes
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not confirmed
Low Range
Yes
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not confirmed
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not confirmed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not confirmed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
0
Not confirmed
Combined Driving Range
522-616 km (BMW stated)
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
17–20
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ABS
Standard
Not confirmed
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not confirmed
Power Windows
Standard
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Infotainment System
Yes
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
6
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not confirmed
USB Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
14.9
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Yes
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not confirmed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Not confirmed
Price Zar
2249000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
2249000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
2249000
Not confirmed
Spec
iX
XUV300
Warranty
Yes
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX and XUV300 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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