BMW iX2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Verdict
Both are C-segment, CBU electric SUVs with five seats, dual motors and AWD, but they are not priced to do the same job. The BMW iX2 is RM283,800; the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is RM443,888, a RM160,088 jump. For that, the Hyundai gets 601 hp, 3.4 seconds to 100 km/h, 260 km/h and an 84.0 kWh battery. The BMW counters with 417 km range, a quoted 525-litre boot and far lighter RM335 annual road tax. The Hyundai is the fast one. The BMW is the saner spend.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want the cheaper dual-motor AWD EV, a quoted 525-litre boot and RM335 annual road tax without chasing 3.4-second acceleration.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if you want the much quicker car, with 601 hp, 3.4-second 0–100 km/h pace and a 260 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888
- Power: BMW iX2 308 hp; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp
- 0–100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 s; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 3.4 s
- Battery and range: BMW iX2 64.7 kWh and 417 km; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 84.0 kWh and 448 km
- Size: BMW iX2 4,554 mm long with 2,692 mm wheelbase; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 4,715 mm long with 3,000 mm wheelbase
- Road tax and warranty: BMW iX2 RM335/year and 2 years; Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440/year and 8 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800✓ | RM 443,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 601 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 3.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 64.7 kWh | 84.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 417 km | 448 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,715 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,585 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 8✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 1,440 |
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.
iX2
- RM160,088 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM335 annual road tax
- Quoted 525-litre boot
- Much less power: 308 hp versus 601 hp
- Slower 5.6-second 0–100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Ioniq 5 N
- Huge 601 hp output
- Very quick 3.4-second 0–100 km/h time
- Longer 8-year warranty
- Costs RM160,088 more
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
- Boot capacity not stated
iX2 vs Ioniq 5 N FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Hyundai Ioniq 5 N better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is better for performance, with 601 hp, 3.4-second acceleration and 260 km/h top speed. The BMW iX2 is the better buy if price, road tax and a quoted boot figure matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM160,088 more than the BMW iX2.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has the longer range, but only by 31 km: 448 km versus 417 km for the BMW iX2.