BMW iX2 vs GAC Aion V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW iX2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX2 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX2 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The BMW iX2 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX2 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.8kWh (BMW iX2) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V), giving WLTP ranges of 410km and 510km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX2) vs 180kW (GAC Aion V).

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 51mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the BMW iX2 a 98L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.6 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 iX2 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $154 a year less for the GAC Aion V.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX2) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX2: more power (230kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (525L against 427L).

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $79,900), the longer warranty (8 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($816 a year against $970).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 65

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the BMW iX2's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 12 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX2 ahead by 31 points), safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 27 points), energy efficiency (GAC Aion V ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $154 less (17 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 525L in the BMW iX2, 427L in the GAC Aion V. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX2, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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