Compare the2023 BMW iX VS 2022 Rivian R1S

The iX’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The R1S doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The iX has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The R1S doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The iX has standard Active Park Distance Control that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The R1S doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Both the iX and the R1S have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The iX’s corrosion warranty is 4 years longer than the R1S’ (12 vs. 8 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the iX for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Rivian doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the R1S.

The iX M60’s standard electric motors produces 10 more horsepower (610 vs. 600) and 149 lbs.-ft. more torque (749 vs. 600) than the R1S Dual Motor’s standard electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the iX gets better mileage than the R1S:

			MPGe
iX
	AWD	xDrive50 20" Wheels Electric Motors	86 city/87 hwy
		xDrive50 22" Wheels Electric Motors	86 city/85 hwy
		xDrive50 21" Wheels Electric Motors	82 city/84 hwy
		M60 22" Wheels Electric Motors	77 city/80 hwy
		M60 21" Wheels Electric Motors	76 city/80 hwy
R1S
	AWD	Quad Motor Electric Motors	73 city/65 hwy

The iX can travel longer on a full charge than the R1S on a full charge:

			Miles
iX
	AWD	xDrive50 20" Wheels Electric Motors	324 miles
R1S
	2WD	Dual Motor Electric Motor	260 miles
	AWD	Quad Motor Electric Motors	316 miles

For better stopping power the iX’s brake rotors are larger than those on the R1S:

	iX	R1S
Front Rotors	13.7 inches	13.5 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	12.9 inches

The iX is 5.8 inches shorter than the R1S, making the iX easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The iX is 10.6 inches shorter in height than the R1S, making the iX much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The iX has a much larger cargo volume than the R1S 4dr Sport Utility with its rear seat up (35.5 vs. 17.6 cubic feet).

The iX’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The R1S’ tailgate’s top part raises up, but the bottom part lowers, getting in the way of loading and making an uneven surface for sliding cargo.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the iX’s liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The R1S doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its tailgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The iX has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The R1S doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The iX offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, warning and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The R1S doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

Both the iX and the R1S have standard heated front seats. The iX also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated second row seats aren’t available in the R1S.

The iX offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the R1S.

The iX’s standard GPS navigation system has a real-time traffic update feature that plots alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.) The R1S’ available navigation system doesn’t offer real-time traffic updates.

The iX’s optional Automatic Parking Assistant can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The R1S doesn’t offer an automated parking system.