BMW i4 BMW i5

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Comparison table

19 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
BMW i4 BMW i5
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 61,900 € 79,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 79/100 80/100
Reliability (differs) 72/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 76/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 68/100
Practicality (differs) 72/100 70/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Liftback Sedan
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 590 582
Battery (kWh) (differs) 81 81.2
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.7 6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 190 193
Length (mm) (differs) 4783 5060
Width (mm) (differs) 1852 1900
Height (mm) (differs) 1448 1515
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2125 2205
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 470 490
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15 15.9
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 340 340
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 205 205

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 i4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Value retention: Residual value of electric premium sedans volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i4 · Practicality: boot 470 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1600 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW i5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW i5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i5 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW i5 · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (historical average, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · G26 eDrive40 (2024)

BMW i4

Electric liftback on the 4 Series Gran Coupé body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. WLTP around 590 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report substantially lower in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg.

Profile · G60 eDrive40 (2024)

BMW i5

Fully electric 5 Series on the G60 body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. WLTP around 582 km with the 81.2 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 205 kW.

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