BMW iX vs Jeep Wrangler
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BMW iX scores higher, 69 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
BMW iX
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$142,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 300kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 500L
Top CarSorted Score, 69 vs 60, but the Jeep Wrangler is $60,910 cheaper
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Jeep Wrangler
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo
- Power
- 200kW
- Economy
- 10.2 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 365L
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$142,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$81,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport
$142,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $638 a week in repayments ($142,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $356 a week in repayments ($81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Wrangler starts $60,910 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX and 5 on the Jeep Wrangler.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX
- REC-005560 · published 10 Nov 2022Due to a manufacturing defect, the high voltage battery may not meet specifications and could discharge or in some instances lead to a vehicle fire.Year range on the notice: 2022
- REC-005503 · published 23 Aug 2022Due to a manufacturing defect, the high voltage battery does not meet specifications and may result in an electrical short circuit.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- REC-005490 · published 1 Aug 2022Due to a software issue with the airbag control unit, the airbag warning lamp and warning message may not be illuminated in the instrument cluster as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
Jeep Wrangler
- REC-006656 · published 2 Jul 2026Wrangler / Gladiator: EHPS pump connector can overheat and start a fireYear range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-000743 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- REC-000742 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- 4 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
105.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 175kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 175kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Alpine audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Jeep Wrangler offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW iX and 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX uses a Electric producing 300kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.
The Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.
The BMW iX has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX measures 4,965mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 631mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the BMW iX a 135L advantage. The BMW iX seats 5 vs 4.
For towing, the BMW iX leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 1,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.8 m tighter, 10.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Jeep Wrangler about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW iX), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX: more power (300kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (500L against 365L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,497kg).
The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $142,900).
The Verdict
BMW iX scores higher, 69 vs 60
The BMW iX scores 69 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX ahead by 33 points), safety (BMW iX ahead by 21 points), practicality (BMW iX ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 500L in the BMW iX, 365L in the Jeep Wrangler.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX and Jeep Wrangler?
The Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest at $81,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW iX by $60,910.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BMW iX holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Jeep Wrangler, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW iX has the largest boot at 500L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW iX has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW iX makes the most power at 300kW. The BMW iX is quickest to 100km/h in 5.1s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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