BMW i5

$68,000.00
Brand: BMW
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: RWD, AWD
Type: 4 door coupe, 5 seats
Self Driving: No
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.5

PERFORMANCE 6 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 6 / 10
DISPLAYS 7 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Balanced ride and handling for daily use
Strong range for the segment
High quality interior materials

CONS

High price once options add up
No front trunk storage

BMW i5 is a fully electric version of the 5 Series. It sits in the executive midsize segment. Body type is a four door sedan. It targets buyers who want a traditional premium sedan layout with an electric drivetrain.

BMW i5 uses an 81.2 kWh usable battery. WLTP range reaches about 360 miles for the eDrive40. Real world mixed driving lands closer to 280 to 310 miles. DC fast charging peaks around 205 kW. A 10 to 80 percent charge takes about 30 minutes. AC charging tops out at 11 kW as standard.

BMW positions the i5 as a premium executive EV. Pricing starts around 67,000 USD before options. It suits professionals who want comfort, strong tech, and familiar BMW driving feel. Alternatives include Mercedes EQE and Tesla Model S. Compared with Mercedes EQE, the i5 feels more conventional inside and focuses more on driver engagement than cabin minimalism.

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MODEL

Models

BMW i5 eDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
BMW i5 M60

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, May 24
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, June
Base Price	$ 68,800 € 71,000 £ 74,100

PERFORMANCE

Power	RWD 340 hp (250 kW)
Torque	430 Nm (317 lb-ft)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	5.7 sec 0-60 mph (6 sec 0-62 mph)
Max Speed	120 mph (193 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V
Range	295 mi EPA (362 mi WLTP)
Consumption	256 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Adaptive recuperation
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8.25 hours Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min

BODY

Type	4 door coupe, 5 seats
Platform	CLAR
Dimensions	5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 Cd
Wheelbase	2995 mm (117.9 in)
Clearance	146 mm (5.7 in)
Weight	EU: 2205 kg unladen
Suspension	Front double wishbone, electronically controlled shock absorbers. Rear multi-link, double elastic mounting, air suspension with automatic self-levelling
Wheels	R18, R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 490 l
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.9" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3"
Head-Up	Yes, with augmented reality

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats
Roof	Glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto / Android Automotive

SAFETY

Airbags	Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags
Driving Aids	Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Active Lane Change Assist with eye confirmation, Lane Control Assist, Driving Assistant Professional, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering Assistant
Crash Tests	NCAP 2024: 5 stars