BMW i5 Touring and BMW iX2 represent two electric vehicle formats from BMW. The i5 Touring sits in the executive electric wagon segment with a long body and strong cargo capacity. The iX2 works as a compact electric SUV coupe with a higher seating position and smaller footprint. Wagon buyers often focus on highway travel and luggage space. Compact SUV coupe buyers often focus on city driving, styling, and easier parking.
Range figures place the i5 Touring ahead. It reaches about 483–560 km WLTP depending on version. The iX2 delivers around 417–449 km WLTP depending on drivetrain variant. Charging speeds also differ. The i5 Touring supports DC fast charging up to about 205 kW with a 10–80 percent charge in about 30 minutes. The iX2 supports DC charging up to about 130 kW with a similar 10–80 percent time near 29 minutes due to its smaller battery.

Price positioning places the iX2 lower in the BMW electric lineup. It acts as a compact premium EV entry for buyers who want SUV styling. The i5 Touring sits higher as an executive class EV with larger dimensions and stronger performance options. Both models appear across Europe and other EV markets. This comparison helps readers decide between a larger long-distance wagon and a compact electric SUV coupe.
BMW i5 Touring offers longer WLTP range, large wagon cargo capacity, and strong highway comfort, while drawbacks include higher purchase cost and larger size which reduces urban maneuverability.
BMW iX2 offers compact dimensions suited for cities, lower entry price within the BMW EV lineup, and higher seating position for visibility, while drawbacks include shorter driving range and lower peak DC charging power.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the i5 Touring for long distance travel and cargo capacity. Choose the iX2 for compact SUV driving, urban use, and lower price entry into the BMW EV range.
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| Price | $72,000.00 $57,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | BMW BMW |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
| Available Trims / Variants |
BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring BMW i5 xDrive40 Touring BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring BMW iX2 xDrive30 BMW iX2 eDrive20 |
| Base Price (USD) | € 72,200 £ 69,950 € 56,500 £ 57,500 |
| Availability Status | Available to order. Released 2024, March Available to order. Released 2023, Q4 |
| Battery Capacity |
81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total 64.8 kWh usable, 66.5 kWh total |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
348 mi WLTP 279 mi WLTP |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 29 min |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
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 |
| Energy Consumption | 266 Wh/mi WLTP 262 Wh/mi WLTP |
| Power Output (kW / hp) | RWD 340 hp (250 kW) AWD 313 hp (230 kW) |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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 5.6 sec 0-62 mph |
| Torque (Nm) | 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) 494 Nm (364 lb-ft) |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) | 120 mph (193 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) 4554 x 1845 x 1560 mm (179.3 x 72.6 x 61.4 in) |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 570 l, 1700 l max EU: 525 l, 1400 l max |
| Body Style |
5 door touring, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | EU: 2255 kg unladen, 2790 kg gross EU: 2095 kg unladen |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 147 mm (5.8 in) 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
No No |
| Seating Capacity |
Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Centre Screen (inches) |
14.9" touchscreen 10.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) |
12.3" 10.7" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) |
Yes, with augmented reality Yes |
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