BMW i5 Touring and BMW iX1 sit in different parts of the electric lineup from BMW. The i5 Touring works as an executive electric wagon built for long distance travel and large cargo needs. The iX1 stands as a compact electric SUV aimed at urban drivers and small families. Wagon buyers often focus on highway comfort and luggage capacity. Compact SUV buyers focus on city driving, higher seating position, and easier parking.
Range figures show a gap between the two. The i5 Touring reaches around 560 km WLTP depending on version. The iX1 reaches about 417–440 km WLTP depending on trim. Charging speed also differs. The i5 Touring supports DC fast charging up to about 205 kW on its 400-volt system. The iX1 reaches around 130 kW DC peak charging. Both support AC charging for home or workplace setups, though the i5 Touring benefits from faster high-power charging during long trips.

Price structure places the iX1 lower in the lineup. It works as the entry electric SUV from BMW. The i5 Touring sits in the executive segment with higher pricing due to larger size and stronger performance options. Both appear in Europe, China, and several global EV markets. This comparison helps readers choose between a practical executive wagon and a compact SUV suited for daily urban driving.
BMW i5 Touring offers long driving range, large cargo space for a wagon body, and strong highway comfort, while drawbacks include higher purchase cost and large body length which affects tight city parking.
BMW iX1 offers compact SUV size suited for cities, lower entry price within the BMW EV lineup, and higher driving position for visibility, while drawbacks include shorter driving range and slower DC charging speed during long trips.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the i5 Touring for long distance driving, larger cargo capacity, and executive wagon comfort. Choose the iX1 for city use, lower price entry into the BMW EV range, and compact SUV practicality.
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| Models |
BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring BMW i5 xDrive40 Touring BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring BMW iX1 eDrive20 BMW iX1 xDrive30 |
| Announced |
2024, February 07 2023, September 05 |
| Status | Available to order. Released 2024, March Available. Released 2023, October |
| Base Price | € 72,200 £ 69,950 € 48,000 £ 46,800 |
| Power | RWD 340 hp (250 kW) FWD 204 hp (150 kW) |
| Torque | 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) 247 Nm (182 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. | 6.1 sec 0-62 mph 8.6 sec 0-62 mph |
| Max Speed | 120 mph (193 km/h) 106 mph (170 km/h) |
| Capacity |
81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total 64.8 kWh usable, 66.5 kWh total |
| Tech |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) Air-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Range |
348 mi WLTP 295 mi WLTP |
| Consumption | 266 Wh/mi WLTP 248 Wh/mi WLTP |
| Recuperation | Adaptive recuperation, up to 120 kW Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8.5 hours Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 4.25 hours Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours 30 min Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6 hours 30 min |
| DC Charging |
CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 29 min |
| Type |
5 door touring, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform |
CLAR CLAR |
| Dimensions | 5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) 4500 x 1845 x 1642 mm (177.2 x 72.6 x 64.6 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient |
0.24 Cd 0.26 Cd |
| Wheelbase |
2995 mm (117.9 in) 2692 mm (106.0 in) |
| Clearance | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | EU: 2255 kg unladen, 2790 kg gross EU: 1940 kg unladen, 2435 kg gross |
| Suspension |
Front double wishbone, electronically controlled shock absorbers. Rear multi-link, double elastic mounting, air suspension with automatic self-levelling Front single-joint spring strut, rear three-link axle; adaptive M suspension with frequency-selective damping |
| Wheels | R19 R17, R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot |
EU: 570 l, 1700 l max EU: 490 l, 1495 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet |
No No |
| Towing | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked |
| Centre |
14.9" touchscreen 10.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display |
12.3" 10.7" |
| Head-Up |
Yes, with augmented reality Yes |
| Seats |
Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof |
Glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional 12 front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity |
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Airbags |
Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags Front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| 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 12 sensors, 4 cameras. Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Automatic Speed Limit Assist, Active Lane Guidance, Park Distance Control, Parking Assistant, Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid, Front collision warning, High beam assist |
| Others | 05 September 2023: Initial release price 47,900 EUR |
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