BMW i5 BMW iX

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Comparison table

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BMW i5 BMW iX
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 79,900 € 88,000
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) 80/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 582 602
Battery (kWh) (differs) 81.2 94.8
Power (hp) (differs) 340 408
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6 5.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 193 200
Length (mm) (differs) 5060 4953
Width (mm) (differs) 1900 1967
Height (mm) (differs) 1515 1695
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2205 2525
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 205 175
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 2500
Boot (l) (differs) 490 500
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.9 17.8
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 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 · 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.

Profile · I20 (2021+)

BMW iX

Fully electric large SUV with carbon/aluminium structure. Available as xDrive45, xDrive60 and M70 xDrive. WLTP range up to 701 km (manufacturer figure, indicative).

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