BMW iX vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has the higher published DC charging figure at 150 kW, which is roughly 1% higher than the BMW iX at 148 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the BMW iX is listed at about 34 minutes, which is 1 minutes quicker than the Ford Mustang Mach-E at 35 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has a WLTP rated range of approximately 600 km, which is roughly 175 km more than the BMW iX at approximately 425 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Ford Mustang Mach-E consumes 190 Wh/km, compared to 194 Wh/km for the BMW iX. That means the Ford Mustang Mach-E uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Ford Mustang Mach-E has approximately 91 kWh of useable battery , while the BMW iX has approximately 71 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has the higher published DC figure at up to 150 kW, but the BMW iX has the shorter published charge time at approximately 34 minutes versus approximately 35 minutes. On road trips, published stop time matters more than the headline kW number alone.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the BMW iX supports up to 11 kW (22 kW optional), compared to up to 11 kW for the Ford Mustang Mach-E. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the more efficient choice at 190 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has a WLTP rated range of approximately 600 km, which is roughly 175 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.