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BMW iX3 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (469 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (54,300 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX3 or Leapmotor C10?

BMW iX3 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

BMW iX3

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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Leapmotor C10

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

iX3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Leapmotor C10 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BMW iX3 costs 54,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor C10. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 805 km, about 295 km more than the Leapmotor C10.

C10

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor C10 offers markedly more power – delivering 598 HP compared to 469 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW iX3 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor C10 delivers somewhat more torque with 720 Nm compared to 645 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

iX3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor C10 is visibly lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Leapmotor C10 carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,200
C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 km
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Johan
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Nice range, fast charging and… bidirectional charging!!

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Leapmotor C10

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,300 - 66,300 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
635 - 805 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
320 - 469 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 645 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
235 - 345 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Leapmotor
What drive types are available for the BMW iX3?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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