BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)

Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify

On running cost, the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.

Our verdict

Pick the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) for more power and a bigger battery. Leads 3-2 of 9 tracked specs.

Head-to-head 9 specs compared BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) ₹51,40,000 Wins 3 of 9 Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) ₹55,71,000 Wins 2 of 9
Price (ex-showroom) ₹51,40,000Best ₹55,71,000
On-road (Delhi, est.) ₹53,19,900Best ₹57,65,985
Range 531 km ARAI 690 km ARAI
Battery 66.4 kWh 84 kWhBest
Charging 10-80% in ~32 min on 130kW DC; 0-100% in ~6.5h on 11kW AC 10-80% in 18 min on 350kW DC ultra-fast charger; 10-100% in about 7 hr 35 min on 11kW AC
Motor 150 kW 168 kWBest
Top speed - -
Est. annual saving vs petrol ₹82,733 ₹82,733
Est. insurance (year 1) ₹1,79,900Best ₹1,94,985

"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.

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FAQ

Which is better, the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) or the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)?

Pick the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) for more power and a bigger battery.

Is the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) or the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) cheaper?

The BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹51,40,000 versus ₹55,71,000. On-road in Delhi, the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) is cheaper (₹53,19,900).

Which has more real-world range, the BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport (LWB) or the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)?

A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.