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BMW iX3 vs Deepal S05
Selected trim40Change trim395 mi · 82.6 kWh · £53,250
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW iX3 leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs, while the Deepal S05 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW iX3 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW iX3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BMW
6.2
Deepal
6.2
Too close to call
Motorway RangeBMW
BMW
7.8
Deepal
6.7
FamilyBMW
BMW
8
Deepal
7.2
Charging
BMW
8.3
Deepal
8.2
Too close to call
Cost Per MileBMW
BMW
6.4
Deepal
4.9
City DrivingDeepal
BMW
3.3
Deepal
4.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iX340 | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £53,250 | £39,995 (better) |
| Official range | 395 miles (better) | 278 miles |
| Boot space | 520 L (better) | 492 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | 15 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec | 5.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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BMW iX3
Deepal S05
Length
BMW iX34,782mm
Deepal S054,620mm-162mm
Width
BMW iX31,895mm-5mm
Deepal S051,900mm
Height
BMW iX31,635mm
Deepal S051,600mm-35mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW iX340 | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,782 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,895 mm (better) | 1,900 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,093 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 505 mm spare (better) | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW iX340 | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L (better) | 492 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1750 L (better) | 1250 L |
| Frunk | 58 L | 159 L (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW iX3
- 395 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 300 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Uses 146 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 95% of SUVs we track.
Deepal S05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW iX3 40 |  Deepal S05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.78m | 4.62m-162mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.90m+5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.09m | Not available |
| Height | 1.64m | 1.60m-35mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.88m-16mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L (better) | 492L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1750L (better) | 1250L |
| Frunk | 58L | 159L (better) |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.1m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200kg | 1,940kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.6kWh (better) | 69kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 395 mi (better) | 278 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 300kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £53,250 | £39,995 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW iX340 | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 395 miles (better) | 278 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 293 miles (better) | 231 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | 15 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 300 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 146 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.6 kWh (better) | 69 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iX340 | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec | 5.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 235 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 502 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW iX3
40
Deepal S05
Base
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW iX3 40
Tested 2026
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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BMW iX3
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Deepal S05
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW iX3 worth the extra £13,255 over the Deepal S05?
The BMW iX3 costs £13,255 more than the Deepal S05. For that premium it adds 117 miles more WLTP range and 100 kW faster peak rapid charging. The Deepal S05 is not just cheaper - it also offers 85 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BMW iX3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW iX3 or the Deepal S05?
The Deepal S05 is £13,255 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Deepal S05 comes out roughly £13,215 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW iX3 and Deepal S05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 293 miles for the BMW iX3 and 231 miles for the Deepal S05 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW iX3 goes roughly 62 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 15-21 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW iX3 or the Deepal S05?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 505 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX3 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .