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 iX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years (differs) | 2023-now | 2022-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 79,900 | € 53,900 |
| 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) | 80/100 | 76/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 74/100 | 73/100 |
| Value retention (differs) | 68/100 | n/a |
| Reliability | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Practicality | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Sedan | SUV |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 582 | 440 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 81.2 | 65 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 340 | 313 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 6 | 5.6 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 193 | 180 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 5060 | 4500 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1900 | 1845 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1515 | 1616 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2205 | 2085 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 205 | 130 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1500 | 1200 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15.9 | 17 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Boot (l) | 490 | 490 |
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 · U11 xDrive30 (2024)
Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1. The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 65 kWh net battery. WLTP around 440 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).
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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.