2022 BMW iX vs. 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ

The market for fully electric SUVs is heating up, and we think it’s time that two of the year’s top contenders go head to head. If you’re comparing the Cadillac LYRIQ vs. BMW iX, you’re probably wondering if the BMW can justify its higher starting price—but when you really dig into the details, it’s easy to see where the iX wins out. With standard all-wheel drive, more power, more range, faster charging times, and a larger cargo bay, the iX is the EV of choice for Los Angeles and Westlake Village drivers.

Cadillac LYRIQ vs. BMW iX: Performance

The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ will be offered with rear-wheel drive as standard, and compared to the iX, the Cadillac’s performance capabilities leave something to be desired:

BMW iX xDrive50 Performance

• Standard All-Wheel Drive
• 516 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque
• 324 miles of range
• Add 90 miles in 10 minutes with DC Fast Charging

Cadillac LYRIQ RWD Performance

• Standard Rear-Wheel Drive
• 340 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque
• 312 miles of range
• Add 76 miles in 10 minutes with DC Fast Charging

Although a more powerful all-wheel drive LYRIQ will join the lineup before too long, we don’t yet have final specs for that model. However, even if it does deliver on its expected 500-hp output, it will still pale in comparison to the 2023 BMW iX M60—already confirmed to offer 610 horsepower and 749 lb-ft of torque. For Malibu-area performance enthusiasts, the choice couldn’t be more clear.

Cadillac Lyriq vs. BMW iX: Size Comparison

With a longer range and faster charging times, the BMW iX already has an edge where practicality is concerned. Still, you might wonder how a Cadillac LYRIQ/BMW iX size comparison breaks down by the numbers. Although the two models are roughly equal in length and offer similar amounts of rear legroom, the BMW iX has a much more accommodating cargo area:

• BMW iX Cargo Space: 35.5 cubic feet with the rear seats upright, or 77.9 cubic feet with the rear seats flat
• Cadillac LYRIQ Cargo Space: 28 cubic feet with the rear seats upright, or 60.8 cubic feet with the rear seats flat

Moreover, both of these all-electric SUVs seat up to five passengers.

Experience the BMW iX at Rusnak BMW

Once you’ve gotten hands-on with the sustainable materials and high-quality appointments in the new BMW iX, we think you’ll have a hard time settling for any rival. Now that your Cadillac LYRIQ vs. BMW iX comparison is over, take the next steps by scheduling a test drive or reserving your new iX at our dealership! We’re easy to reach from anywhere near Thousand Oaks, CA.