2024 BMW iX vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW iX

2024 BMW
iX

MSRP*: $87,100 to $111,500
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

2025 Mazda
CX-50 Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,970 to $40,050
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MPG - City Info not available 39 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 77.9 ft3 89.2 ft3
Engine
  • 516-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 532-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 516 - 532 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 195.0 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 77.4 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW iX than in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. The BMW iX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW iX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW iX is much wider than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the BMW iX, which is slightly longer than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.

Handling
The BMW iX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW iX greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.

Powertrain
The BMW iX has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW iX and the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. The BMW iX has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.