BMW iX vs Mazda CX-80
Verdict
At RM425,800, the BMW iX costs RM129,190 more than the RM296,610 Mazda CX-80, and the money goes mainly into a full-EV brief: dual motors, 402 hp, AWD, 5.1 seconds to 100 km/h and a 100.6 kWh battery with 692 km range. The Mazda answers with six seats, a 2,488 cc petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrain, 65 km EV range and a 70-litre tank. For Malaysian families, this is pace and EV range versus people-carrying flexibility, lower buy-in and a longer warranty.
Pick the BMW iX if you want the stronger full-electric SUV, with 402 hp, 692 km EV range and a 500-litre boot.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, plug-in hybrid flexibility and a lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610
- Powertrain: BMW iX electric dual motor; Mazda CX-80 2,488 cc petrol plug-in hybrid
- Power: BMW iX 402 hp; Mazda CX-80 189 hp
- Battery and EV range: BMW iX 100.6 kWh and 692 km; Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh and 65 km
- Seats and boot: BMW iX 5 seats and 500 litres; Mazda CX-80 6 seats and 258 litres
- Warranty and road tax: BMW iX 2 years and RM545/year; Mazda CX-80 5 years and RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 425,800 | RM 296,610✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 402 hp✓ | 189 hp |
| Torque | — | 261 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 100.6 kWh✓ | 17.8 kWh |
| EV range | 692 km✓ | 65 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L✓ | 258 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 545✓ | RM 830 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
iX
- 402 hp dual-motor AWD
- 692 km EV range
- 500-litre boot
- RM129,190 higher price
- Five seats only
- 2-year warranty trails the Mazda
CX-80
- Six-seat cabin
- 65 km EV range with a 70-litre fuel tank
- 5-year warranty
- 189 hp is well down on the BMW
- 258-litre boot
- RM830 yearly road tax is higher
iX vs CX-80 FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Mazda CX-80 better?
The BMW iX is better for EV performance, range and boot space. The Mazda CX-80 is better if you need six seats, plug-in hybrid use and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM425,800, while the Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610. That makes the BMW RM129,190 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Mazda CX-80 carries more people with six seats, but the BMW iX has the bigger boot at 500 litres versus 258 litres. Choose based on seats or luggage space.