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BMW iX3 vs BYD Tang – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX3 or BYD Tang?

BMW iX3

5 (1 Reviews)
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BYD Tang

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW iX3 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 59100 £, while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 5228 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BMW iX3: with 15.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.90 kWh.

As for range, the BMW iX3 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 805 km, about 275 km more than the BYD Tang.

Tang @ BYD Auto / BYD Global Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang has a slight edge – offering 517 HP compared to 469 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the BMW iX3 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls minimal stronger with 680 Nm compared to 645 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BYD Tang offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, BMW iX3 is somewhat lighter – 2360 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW iX3 offers convincingly more room – 520 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW iX3 performs minimal better – up to 1750 L, which is about 95 L more than the BYD Tang.

When it comes to payload, BYD Tang slightly takes the win – 575 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW iX3 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

BMW iX3
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BMW iX3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 469 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.10 kWh
  • Electric Range : 805 km

BMW iX3

5 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW iX3 brings BMW's familiar SUV poise into the electric era, blending restrained styling and a comfortable, composed ride that will please traditionalists dipping their toes into electrification. It's quiet, practical and rather grown-up about going electric — a sensible choice for buyers who want BMW driving manners without the drama.

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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BMW iX3
BYD Tang
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Costs and Consumption

Price
59100 - 64600 £
Price
64300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Electric Range
805 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
108.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2360 kg
Curb weight
2630 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4782 mm
Length
4970 mm
Width
1895 mm
Width
1955 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1745 mm
Max trunk capacity
1750 L
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Payload
465 kg
Payload
575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
469 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
190 km/h
Torque
645 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
345 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the BMW iX3?

The BMW iX3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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