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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| Price | $72,000.00 $80,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | BMW PORSCHE |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
| Available Trims / Variants |
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 |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 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 |
| Availability 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 |
| Battery Capacity |
81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total 95 kWh usable, 100 kWh total |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
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 |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
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 |
| 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 10 hours |
| Energy 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 |
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
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 |
| 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
5.7 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 |
| Torque (Nm) |
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 |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
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 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 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) |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 570 l, 1700 l max EU: 540 l, 1348 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: 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 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 147 mm (5.8 in) 184 - 225 mm (7.2 - 8.9 in) |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
No 84 l |
| Seating Capacity |
Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats |
| Centre Screen (inches) |
14.9" touchscreen 10.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) |
12.3" 12.6" curved display |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) |
Yes, with augmented reality Projection type with augmented reality |
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