Verdict
At RM252,800 versus RM269,888, the BMW iX1 L is the smaller, cheaper and quicker EV, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and taking up less road at 4,616 mm long. The Maxus MIFA 9 is the family bus here: seven seats, 1,010 litres of boot space and a 3,200 mm wheelbase. Range is almost identical, 433 km against 435 km, and both get 11 kW AC charging. Choose by use case, not badge.
iX1 L
Pick the BMW iX1 L if you want the easier-to-place five-seat EV with quicker acceleration, faster DC charging and more listed cabin tech.
MIFA 9
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors and far more luggage room than the BMW can offer.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX1 L RM252,800; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888
- Output: BMW iX1 L 201 hp/250 Nm; Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp/350 Nm
- Acceleration: BMW iX1 L 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 in 9.2 seconds
- Range and DC charging: BMW iX1 L 433 km/130 kW; Maxus MIFA 9 435 km/120 kW
- Size: BMW iX1 L 4,616 mm long with 2,802 mm wheelbase; Maxus MIFA 9 5,270 mm long with 3,200 mm wheelbase
- Seats and boot: BMW iX1 L 5 seats/490 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 7 seats/1,010 litres
iX1 L
- Cheaper by RM17,088
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time despite lower motor output
- Gets navigation, head-up display, 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio and listed front/rear parking sensors
- Only five seats versus seven in the Maxus
- 490-litre boot is far smaller than the Maxus' 1,010 litres
- Shorter manufacturer warranty at 2 years, though with unlimited mileage
MIFA 9
- Seven-seat layout with sliding and folding second row
- Much larger body and boot for family use
- Stronger motor figures at 241 hp and 350 Nm
- Costs RM17,088 more
- Slower to 100 km/h at 9.2 seconds
- Lower DC charging rate at 120 kW, and no listed navigation or head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 252,800✓ | RM 269,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Ternary Lithium Battery |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 433 km | 435 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags | 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✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 220 |
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.
iX1 L vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the BMW iX1 L or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The BMW iX1 L is better as a daily five-seat EV: cheaper, quicker and better equipped on paper. The Maxus MIFA 9 is better if you need seven seats and a 1,010-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is RM17,088 more expensive than the BMW iX1 L.
Which one has more space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has far more space, with seven seats, a 3,200 mm wheelbase and 1,010 litres of boot space. The BMW iX1 L has five seats, a 2,802 mm wheelbase and a 490-litre boot.