Comparing the Citroen eC3 and the BMW iX side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen eC3 is available at ₹1,136,000, while the BMW iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 56 bhp and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 56 bhp | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | 320 km - ARAI | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1210 kg | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
