Verdict
The BMW iX1 L costs RM17,088 less yet covers a near-identical 433 km to the Maxus MIFA 9’s 435 km, while reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds against 9.2 seconds. It is the easier five-seat C-segment SUV to justify if you want quicker responses, 130 kW DC charging and a 490-litre boot. The MIFA 9 is the family-hauler choice: its 5,270 mm body, seven seats and 1,010-litre boot bring far more people and luggage capacity, plus powered sliding doors. Its five-year vehicle warranty also matters for long-term ownership.
Pick the BMW iX1 L if you want the lower-priced, quicker five-seat EV with 130 kW DC charging, navigation and a head-up display.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot, powered sliding doors and a five-year vehicle warranty matter more than acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 L RM252,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888.
- Motor output: BMW iX1 L 201 hp and 250 Nm; Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp and 350 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX1 L 8.6 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds.
- Seats: BMW iX1 L five; Maxus MIFA 9 seven.
- Boot space: BMW iX1 L 490 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres.
- DC charging: BMW iX1 L 130 kW; Maxus MIFA 9 120 kW.
iX1 L
- RM17,088 lower purchase price
- Quicker 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 130 kW DC charging, navigation and head-up display
- Five seats and a 490-litre boot versus seven seats and 1,010 litres
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus five years
- No powered sliding doors
MIFA 9
- Seven seats and a 1,010-litre boot
- Powered sliding doors
- Five-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 120 kW DC charging versus 130 kW
- No navigation or head-up display listed
What the iX1 L has over the MIFA 9
What the MIFA 9 has over the iX1 L
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The MIFA 9's wheelbase is 398 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The MIFA 9 is 155 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the MIFA 9: 1,010 litres against 490.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM252,800✓ | RM269,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM220 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,580/mo✓ | RM2,755/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,821✓ | RM7,265 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,365 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.82 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM41,727 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.0 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 35 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 433 km | 435 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW✓ | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,616 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,802 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,095 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Doublespoke 871 Bicolour | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.7" BMW Operating System 9 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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iX1 L vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 L or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The BMW iX1 L is better for a smaller household wanting lower cost, quicker acceleration and more driver-facing equipment. The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for carrying up to seven people and much more luggage.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX1 L costs RM252,800 and the Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888, so the BMW is RM17,088 cheaper.
Which has the better range and charging capability?
Range is effectively tied: the BMW iX1 L is rated at 433 km and the Maxus MIFA 9 at 435 km. Both accept 11 kW AC charging, while the BMW has the higher 130 kW DC rate versus 120 kW.
How long does charging take?
The iX1 L's 66.5 kWh battery takes about 6.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The MIFA 9 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the iX1 L. iX1 L: 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty. MIFA 9: 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty.