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Rivian R1S vs. BMW iX

$74,300*
$76,325*
Ratings Unavailable
Ratings Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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73 city/65 hwy
BMW iX MPGe is unequipped
Electric
Electric
AWD
AWD
Rivian R1S Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
BMW iX Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
5 yr / 60k mi
4 yr / 50k mi
600 hp*
402 hp*
Rivian R1S Blind Spot System is standard
BMW iX Blind Spot System is standard
Rivian R1S Surround View Camera is standard
BMW iX Surround View Camera is standard
Rivian R1S Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
BMW iX Adaptive Cruise Control is unequipped
Rivian R1S Remote Engine Start is unequipped
BMW iX Remote Engine Start is standard
Rivian R1S Parking Sensors is standard
BMW iX Parking Sensors is standard
Rivian R1S Multi-Zone Climate Control is standard
BMW iX Multi-Zone Climate Control is optional
Rivian R1S Premium Audio is optional
BMW iX Premium Audio is standard
Electric
Electric
600 hp*
402 hp*
600 lb-ft*
516 lb-ft*
300.0 kW*
402.0 kW*
Rivian R1S Eco Mode is standard
BMW iX Eco Mode is standard
Rivian R1S Sport Mode is standard
BMW iX Sport Mode is standard
Unavailable*
BMW iX EPA City Fuel Economy is unequipped
Unavailable*
BMW iX EPA Highway Fuel Economy is unequipped
Unavailable*
BMW iX EPA Combined Fuel Economy is unequipped
73 MPGe
BMW iX EPA EV Equivalent City Fuel Economy (MPGe) is unequipped
65 MPGe
BMW iX EPA EV Equivalent Highway Fuel Economy (MPGe) is unequipped
69 MPGe*
BMW iX EPA EV Equivalent Combined Fuel Economy (MPGe) is unequipped
260 mile*
312 mile*
Rivian R1S Start/Stop System is unequipped
BMW iX Start/Stop System is standard
Rivian R1S Regenerative Braking is standard
BMW iX Regenerative Braking is standard
11.5 kW
11.0 kW
108.0 hours
BMW iX Level 1 Charging Time is unequipped
11.5 hours
13.0 hours
Rivian R1S Level 2 Charging Rate is unequipped
11 miles per hour
10-80% in 40 Mins
10-80% in 35 min
220 miles per hour
175 miles per hour*
CCS*
DC Charger Port
Rivian R1S Thermal Management System (TMS) is unequipped
Liquid-Cooled
105.0 kWh*
BMW iX Battery Capacity is unequipped
Rivian R1S Usable Battery Capacity is unequipped
100.1 kWh*
Rivian R1S DC Fast Charging Time is unequipped
35.0 Hours
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shifter
Gear Shifter
1
1
LED
LED
Rivian R1S Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
BMW iX Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Rivian R1S Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
BMW iX Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Rivian R1S Curve Adaptive Headlights is unequipped
BMW iX Curve Adaptive Headlights is standard
Rain Sensing
Rain Sensing
Rivian R1S Heated Washer Nozzles is unequipped
On Wiper Blade
Intermittent
BMW iX Rear Windshield Wiper is unequipped
Rivian R1S Fog Lamps is standard
BMW iX Fog Lamps is standard
Rivian R1S Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
BMW iX Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
LED
LED
Rivian R1S Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
BMW iX Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Body Color
Body Color*
Rivian R1S Heated Side Mirrors is standard
BMW iX Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Rivian R1S Memory Side Mirrors is standard
BMW iX Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Power
Power
Rivian R1S Power Side Mirrors is standard
BMW iX Power Side Mirrors is standard
Fixed
Not Standard*
Rivian R1S Panoramic Moonroof is standard
BMW iX Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Rivian R1S Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
BMW iX Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Rivian R1S Hands-free Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Motion-Activated
Rivian R1S Hands-free Doors is unequipped
Proximity-Activated
Rivian R1S Automatic Parking is unequipped
Parallel and Perpendicular (Back-In)
Rivian R1S Tow Hitch is standard
BMW iX Tow Hitch is optional
21 in*
20 in*
21 in*
20 in*
Alloy
Alloy
275/55R21 116H XL*
P235/60YR20*
275/55R21 116H XL*
P235/60YR20*
All-Season*
All-Season
Pirelli
BMW iX Tire Brand is unequipped
Not Standard*
BMW iX Spare Tire Type is unequipped
Rivian R1S Inflator Kit is standard
BMW iX Inflator Kit is standard
Premium Synthetic
Premium Synthetic
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
10 way
6 way*
8 way*
6 way*
Power
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Multi-Level
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Bucket
Bucket
2 setting
Not Standard*
Bench
Bench
40/20/40
40/20/40
Rivian R1S 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
BMW iX 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Rivian R1S 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
BMW iX 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Folding
Folding
Bench
BMW iX Third Row Seating is unequipped
Folding
BMW iX 3rd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Rivian R1S Floor Mats is standard
BMW iX Floor Mats is standard
Rivian R1S Power Windows is standard
BMW iX Power Windows is standard
Rivian R1S Power Locks is standard
BMW iX Power Locks is standard
Rivian R1S Remote Keyless Entry is standard
BMW iX Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Rivian R1S Remote Engine Start is unequipped
BMW iX Remote Engine Start is standard
Rivian R1S Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
BMW iX Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Rivian R1S Keyless Ignition is standard
BMW iX Keyless Ignition is standard
Rivian R1S Garage Door Opener is standard
BMW iX Garage Door Opener is standard
Dual-Zone
Dual-Zone
Dual-Zone
Not Standard*
Plastic
Leatherette
Leatherette
BMW iX Door Trim is unequipped
Leatherette*
Not Standard*
Leather
Leather
Rivian R1S Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
BMW iX Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Rivian R1S Heated Steering Wheel is standard
BMW iX Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Rivian R1S Speed Adaptive Steering is standard
BMW iX Speed Adaptive Steering is unequipped
Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop and Go
Cruise Control*
Rivian R1S Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
BMW iX Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Rivian R1S External Temperature Display is standard
BMW iX External Temperature Display is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
BMW iX 110/115/120V AC Power Outlet is unequipped
Adjustable
BMW iX Ambient Lighting is unequipped
Rivian R1S Active Front Seats is unequipped
BMW iX Active Front Seats is standard
Rivian R1S Audio Steering Wheels Controls is unequipped
BMW iX Audio Steering Wheels Controls is standard
Rivian R1S Adaptive Steering is unequipped
BMW iX Adaptive Steering is standard
Rivian R1S AM/FM is standard
BMW iX AM/FM is standard
Rivian R1S Satellite Radio is unequipped
BMW iX Satellite Radio is standard
Rivian R1S HD Radio is unequipped
BMW iX HD Radio is standard
Unavailable*
18 speaker*
Not Standard*
Harman Kardon*
Front
Front
Rivian R1S Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
BMW iX Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
Rivian R1S Infotainment System is standard
BMW iX Infotainment System is standard
15.6 in
14.9 in
Rivian R1S Touch Screen is standard
BMW iX Touch Screen is standard
Rivian R1S Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
BMW iX Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Rivian R1S Voice Command is standard
BMW iX Voice Command is standard
Rivian R1S In-Car WiFi is standard
BMW iX In-Car WiFi is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Rivian R1S Navigation is standard
BMW iX Navigation is standard
Rivian R1S Apple CarPlay is unequipped
BMW iX Apple CarPlay is standard
Rivian R1S Android Auto is unequipped
BMW iX Android Auto is standard
Rivian R1S Bluetooth is standard
BMW iX Bluetooth is standard
Rivian R1S Wireless Charging is standard
BMW iX Wireless Charging is standard
Rivian R1S Amazon Alexa is standard
BMW iX Amazon Alexa is unequipped
Rivian R1S Brake Assist is standard
BMW iX Brake Assist is standard
Rivian R1S Automatic Braking is standard
BMW iX Automatic Braking is standard
Active Warning
Active Warning
Rivian R1S Blind Spot Camera is unequipped
BMW iX Blind Spot Camera is standard
Active Lane Keep Assist
Active Lane Keep Assist
Rivian R1S Forward Collision Warning is standard
BMW iX Forward Collision Warning is standard
Rivian R1S Backup Camera is standard
BMW iX Backup Camera is standard
Rivian R1S Around View Camera is standard
BMW iX Around View Camera is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear*
Rivian R1S Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
BMW iX Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Rivian R1S Alarm is standard
BMW iX Alarm is standard
Rivian R1S Heads-up Display (HUD) is unequipped
BMW iX Heads-up Display (HUD) is standard
Rivian R1S Traction Control is standard
BMW iX Traction Control is standard
Rivian R1S Stability Control is standard
BMW iX Stability Control is standard
Location and Pressure Indicator
Location and Pressure Indicator
Front
Front
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Rivian R1S Knee Airbags is standard
BMW iX Knee Airbags is standard
Rivian R1S Pedestrian Detection is standard
BMW iX Pedestrian Detection is standard
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rivian R1S Sport-Tuned Suspension is unequipped
BMW iX Sport-Tuned Suspension is optional
Rivian R1S Active Suspension is standard
BMW iX Active Suspension is optional
Rivian R1S Air Suspension is standard
BMW iX Air Suspension is optional
Rivian R1S Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
BMW iX Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Rivian R1S Hill Descent Assist is standard
BMW iX Hill Descent Assist is unequipped
Rivian R1S Rear Wheel Steering is standard
BMW iX Rear Wheel Steering is optional
5 yr
4 yr
60000 mi
50000 mi
8 yr
4 yr
175000 mi
50000 mi
8 yr
12 yr
Unlimited mi
Unlimited mi
5 yr
4 yr
60000 mi
Unlimited mi
8 yr
8 yr
175000 mi
100000 mi
Rivian R1S Free-maintenance Warranty Length is unequipped
3 yr
Rivian R1S Free-maintenance Warranty Miles is unequipped
36000 mi
13.5 in
13.7 in
12.9 in
13.6 in*
41.1 in
41.5 in
41.4 in
40.2 in
54.9 in
BMW iX Front Hip Room is unequipped
60.6 in
61.5 in
39.7 in
39.6 in
36.6 in
38.9 in
54.2 in
BMW iX Rear Hip Room is unequipped
58.9 in
58.3 in
38.6 in
BMW iX 3rd Row Head Room is unequipped
32.8 in
BMW iX 3rd Row Leg Room is unequipped
42.8 in
BMW iX 3rd Row Hip Room is unequipped
51.1 in
BMW iX 3rd Row Shoulder Room is unequipped
200.8 in
195.5 in
81.8 in
77.6 in
87.1 in
87.8 in
77.4 in
67.7 in
121.1 in
118.1 in
8.7 in
8.0 in
14.8 in
BMW iX Ground Clearance Max is unequipped
Rivian R1S Turning Diameter is unequipped
42.0 ft
51.1 in
BMW iX Bed Width @ Wheel Wells is unequipped
33.7 in
BMW iX Bed Height is unequipped
7068.0 lbs
5567.0 lbs*
8532 lbs
6746 lbs*
1464 lbs
1179 lbs*
2 passenger
BMW iX 1st Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
3 passenger
BMW iX 2nd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
2 passenger
BMW iX 3rd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
7 passenger*
5 passenger
7 passenger*
5 passenger
17.6 ft³
BMW iX Cargo Capacity w/All Seats in Place is unequipped
104.7 ft³
77.9 ft³
46.7 ft³
35.5 ft³
7700 lbs
3500 lbs*
7700 lbs
3500 lbs*

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Rivian R1S and the BMW iX, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Rivian R1S is less expensive with a starting MSRP of $74,300 and the similarly equipped BMW iX starts at $76,325.