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 i5 | BMW X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Electric | Hybrid |
| Model years (differs) | 2023-now | 2024-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 79,900 | € 73,900 |
| 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) | 80/100 | 56/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 74/100 | 67/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 70/100 | 72/100 |
| Reliability | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Value retention | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Sedan | SUV |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 582 | 90 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 81.2 | 19.7 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 340 | 299 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 6 | 6.2 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 193 | 215 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 5060 | 4755 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1900 | 1920 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1515 | 1660 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2205 | 2140 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 205 | – |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1500 | 2000 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 490 | 460 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15.9 | – |
| Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) | – | 1 |
| 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
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)
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 · G45 xDrive30e (2024)
Mid-size SUV on the G45, renewed from 2024. The xDrive30e is a plug-in hybrid with about 299 hp system power and a 19.7 kWh net battery; WLTP electric range around 90 km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg.
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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.