Verdict
At RM425,800, the BMW iX undercuts the RM428,888 Volvo EX90 by RM3,088, but the running-cost gap is larger: annual road tax is RM545 against RM1,940. The Volvo brings seven seats, 671 hp, a 617-km range and 350-kW DC charging, so it suits buyers who need maximum passenger capacity and frequent rapid-charge stops. The iX counters with a 500-litre boot, 22-kW AC charging and a 3,000-mm wheelbase. Its 5.1-second sprint is hardly slow, yet the EX90's 4.2 seconds is decisively quicker.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you need the larger 500-litre boot, lower RM545 annual road tax and faster 22-kW AC charging.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, much stronger 671-hp performance and 350-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Motor output: BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- Range: BMW iX 602 km; Volvo EX90 617 km.
- DC charging: BMW iX 175 kW; Volvo EX90 350 kW.
- Seating and boot space: BMW iX five seats and 500 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW iX RM545; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
iX
- 500-litre boot, 190 litres more than the EX90.
- 22-kW AC charging, twice the EX90's 11 kW rate.
- Lower annual road tax at RM545.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 175-kW DC charging trails the EX90's 350 kW.
- 402 hp and 700 Nm deliver a slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.2 seconds.
EX90
- Seven seats, including integrated booster cushions for the outer second-row seats.
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 350-kW DC charging and a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 310-litre boot is 190 litres smaller than the iX's.
- 11-kW AC charging is half the iX's 22-kW rate.
- RM1,940 annual road tax is RM1,395 higher than the iX's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 602 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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/160,000 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.
Used iX & EX90 for sale
iX vs EX90 FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the more capable choice for seven-seat use, acceleration and DC charging. Choose the BMW iX instead if boot space, AC charging speed and lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM3,088 more than the BMW iX.
Which one charges faster?
The EX90 charges faster on DC, at up to 350 kW versus 175 kW for the iX. The iX is faster on AC charging, at 22 kW versus 11 kW.
