Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BMW i4 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Electric | Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Model years (differs) | 2021-now | 2018-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 61,900 | € 85,000 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 79/100 | – |
| Reliability (differs) | 72/100 | – |
| Efficiency (differs) | 76/100 | – |
| Value retention (differs) | n/a | – |
| Practicality (differs) | 72/100 | – |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Liftback | SUV |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 590 | – |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 81 | – |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 340 | 298 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 190 | 233 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4783 | 4935 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1852 | 2004 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1448 | 1765 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2125 | 2295 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 205 | – |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1600 | 3500 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 470 | 650 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15 | – |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
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)
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 · G05 LCI (2023+)
Large SUV on the CLAR platform. 2023 facelift adds new headlights and curved display; PHEV xDrive50e offers around 100 km EV range (manufacturer figure, indicative).
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure.