BMW 5 Series BMW iX2

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BMW 5 Series BMW iX2
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Electric
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 76,900 € 56,500
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 71/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 71/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100 68/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 57/100 74/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 299 313
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.3 5.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 230 180
Length (mm) (differs) 5060 4554
Width (mm) (differs) 1900 1845
Height (mm) (differs) 1515 1560
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2080 2095
Battery (kWh) (differs) 19.4 64.7
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 103 449
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 0.7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2000 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 410 525
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.3
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW 5 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW 5 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 5 Series · Practicality: Boot 410 l (small for segment due to battery) + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 5 Series · Value retention: Residual-value indication, segment valuation guides (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW 5 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 0.7 l/100km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX2 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX2 · Reliability: Too recently in production; first year as a derivative of the iX1, no stable owner or ADAC data per trim yet · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX2 · Efficiency: WLTP 16.3 kWh/100km + early owner reports higher in winter (public forums, not measured by us) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX2 · Practicality: Boot 525 l + towing weight 1,200 kg + coupe roofline limits rear headroom (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX2 · Value retention: Too short on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-21

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BMW 5 Series

Eighth-generation BMW 5 Series (G60), introduced 2023. The 530e is a plug-in hybrid with a petrol four-cylinder and an integrated electric motor, together about 299 hp. WLTP electric range around 103 km with the 19.4 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, indicative).

Profile · U10 xDrive30 (2024-)

BMW iX2

Electric compact coupe-SUV on the UKL2 platform, shared with the iX1 and the petrol X2. The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 64.7 kWh net battery. WLTP around 449 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to early owners.

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