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BMW i5 Touring vs Porsche Macan

BMW i5 Touring vs Porsche Macan

BMW i5 Touring and Porsche Macan Electric sit in different EV segments. The i5 Touring works as an executive electric wagon with long cargo space and low ride height. The Macan Electric stands as a premium compact electric SUV with higher seating and sport focus. Wagon buyers value efficiency, road stability, and luggage space. SUV buyers seek ground clearance, performance feel, and flexible daily use.

Range figures differ. The i5 Touring reaches around 560 km WLTP depending on version. The Macan Electric reaches up to about 613 km WLTP in rear-drive form. Charging architecture also differs. BMW uses a 400-volt system with DC fast charging near 205 kW. Porsche runs an 800-volt system with peak DC charging near 270 kW. Porsche gains shorter high-speed charging sessions under ideal conditions.

Price levels place both in the premium EV tier. The Macan Electric sits higher in most markets due to performance positioning and brand sports focus. The i5 Touring enters the market as a practical executive EV wagon with a lower entry price relative to Macan trims. Both appear across Europe, China, and other EV-focused regions. This comparison helps readers decide between wagon efficiency and SUV performance character.

BMW i5 Touring strengths include strong highway efficiency, large cargo capacity for a wagon, and stable long-distance ride comfort. Weak points include slower peak charging versus 800-volt rivals and a larger body length which affects urban parking.
Porsche Macan Electric strengths include high DC charging speed, strong acceleration across trims, and elevated driving position suited for mixed roads. Weak points include higher purchase price and less cargo length than a wagon layout.

QUICK VERDICT; Choose the i5 Touring if long range travel, luggage capacity, and lower ride height rank high. Choose the Macan Electric if SUV stance, faster DC charging, and sport-leaning performance rank high.

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	BMW i5 Touring Porsche Macan

Price	$72,000.00 $80,000.00
Our Rating	7.2 6.2
Brand	BMW PORSCHE
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring
BMW i5 xDrive40 Touring
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring Porsche Macan RWD
Porsche Macan 4
Porsche Macan 4S
Porsche Macan GTS
Porsche Macan Turbo

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, February 07 2024, July 17 - Porsche Macan RWD 2024, January 25 - Porsche Macan 4 2024, July 17 - Porsche Macan 4S 2025, October 21 - Porsche Macan GTS 2024, January 25 - Porsche Macan Turbo
Status	Available to order. Released 2024, March Available to order. Released 2024, July - Porsche Macan RWD Available to order. Released 2024, January - Porsche Macan 4 Available to order. Released 2024, July - Porsche Macan 4S Available to order. Released 2025, October - Porsche Macan GTS Available to order. Released 2024, January - Porsche Macan Turbo
Country of origin	Germany
Base Price	€ 72,200 £ 69,950 € 80,700 - Porsche Macan RWD $ 80,500 € 84,100 £ 69,800 - Porsche Macan 4 € 90,700 - Porsche Macan 4S $ 105,800 € 108,700 £ 89,000 - Porsche Macan GTS $ 107,000 € 114,600 £ 95,000 - Porsche Macan Turbo

PERFORMANCE

Power	RWD 340 hp (250 kW) RWD 360 hp (265 kW) - Porsche Macan RWD AWD 402 hp (300 kW) - Porsche Macan 4 AWD 516 hp (380 kW) - Porsche Macan 4S AWD 571 hp (420 kW) - Porsche Macan GTS AWD 630 hp (470 kW) - Porsche Macan Turbo
Torque	430 Nm (317 lb-ft) 563 Nm (415 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan RWD 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan 4 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan 4S 955 Nm (704 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan GTS 1130 Nm (833 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan Turbo
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 5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Porsche Macan RWD 4.9 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Porsche Macan 4 4.1 sec 0-62 mph - Porsche Macan 4S 3.6 sec 0-60 mph (3.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Porsche Macan GTS 3.1 sec 0-60 mph (3.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Porsche Macan Turbo
Max Speed	120 mph (193 km/h) 137 mph (220 km/h) - Porsche Macan RWD 137 mph (220 km/h) - Porsche Macan 4 149 mph (240 km/h) - Porsche Macan 4S 155 mph (250 km/h) - Porsche Macan GTS 161 mph (260 km/h) - Porsche Macan Turbo
transmission	Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total 95 kWh usable, 100 kWh total
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 800V
Range	348 mi WLTP 400 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan RWD 381 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4 378 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4S 364 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan GTS 368 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan Turbo
Consumption	266 Wh/mi WLTP 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan RWD 288 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4S 298 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan GTS 303 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan Turbo
Recuperation	Adaptive recuperation, up to 120 kW Yes, up to 290 kW
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 10 hours
DC Charging	CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min @800V station CCS 135 kW max, 10-80% in 33 min @400V station

BODY

Type	5 door touring, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	CLAR PPE
Dimensions	5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) 4784 x 1938 x 1622 mm (188.3 x 76.3 x 63.9 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.24 Cd 0.25 Cd
Wheelbase	2995 mm (117.9 in) 2893 mm (113.9 in)
Clearance	147 mm (5.8 in) 184 - 225 mm (7.2 - 8.9 in)
Weight	EU: 2255 kg unladen, 2790 kg gross EU: 2295 kg unladen, 2810 kg gross - Porsche Macan RWD EU: 2405 kg unladen, 2920 kg gross (US: 2380 kg curb, 2920 kg GVWR) - Porsche Macan 4 EU: 2420 kg unladen, 2930 kg gross - Porsche Macan 4S EU: 2470 kg unladen, 2940 kg gross (US: 2438 kg curb, 2940 kg GVWR) - Porsche Macan GTS EU: 2480 kg unladen, 2950 kg gross (US: 2446 kg curb, 2950 kg GVWR) - Porsche Macan Turbo
Suspension	Front double wishbone, electronically controlled shock absorbers. Rear multi-link, double elastic mounting, air suspension with automatic self-levelling Adaptive air with steel springs, two-valve dampers, electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle, rear-axle steering up to 5˚
Wheels	R19 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 570 l, 1700 l max EU: 540 l, 1348 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No 84 l
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked (US: 2000 kg braked)
Others	Active cooling flaps on the front air intakes Flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody Adaptive rear spoiler

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.9" touchscreen 10.9" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3" 12.6" curved display
Head-Up	Yes, with augmented reality Projection type with augmented reality
Others	8.4" center console control panel 10.9" front passenger touchscreen 10.9" rear passenger touchscreen

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats
Roof	Glass roof Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Park Assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; Android Automotive
Others	4-zone climatronic

SAFETY

Airbags

Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags
Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee 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
Night Vision Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection