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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.

BMW i5 Touring vs Porsche Macan

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 Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

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

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 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
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
Country of origin Germany
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

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total
95 kWh usable, 100 kWh total
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 800V
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
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
Regen Braking (Max kW) Adaptive recuperation, up to 120 kW Yes, up to 290 kW
Heat Pump
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
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

PERFORMANCE

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
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
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
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
Transmission / Drive Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door touring, 5 seats
5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture CLAR
PPE
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)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.24 Cd
0.25 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 2995 mm (117.9 in)
2893 mm (113.9 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 147 mm (5.8 in) 184 - 225 mm (7.2 - 8.9 in)
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
Suspension (Front / Rear) 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˚
Wheel Size (inches) R19 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 570 l, 1700 l max
EU: 540 l, 1348 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No
84 l
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked (US: 2000 kg braked)
Additional Notes Active cooling flaps on the front air intakes
Flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody
Adaptive rear spoiler

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags
Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driver Assistance (ADAS) 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

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats
Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats
Roof Type Glass roof
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; Android Automotive
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Park Assist
Additional Notes 4-zone climatronic

DISPLAYS

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
Additional Notes 8.4" center console control panel
10.9" front passenger touchscreen
10.9" rear passenger touchscreen

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

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Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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