BMW i5 BMW iX3

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Comparison table

21 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
BMW i5 BMW iX3
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2025-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 79,900 € 70,900
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 81/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 70/100 80/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 582 805
Battery (kWh) (differs) 81.2 108.7
Power (hp) (differs) 340 469
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6 4.9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 193 210
Length (mm) (differs) 5060 4782
Width (mm) (differs) 1900 1895
Height (mm) (differs) 1515 1635
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2205 2360
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 205 400
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 2000
Boot (l) (differs) 490 520
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.9 15.1
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

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
  • BMW iX3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for C-segment EV SUV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + 58 l frunk + towing weight 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BMW iX3 · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-05-20 · reference date 2026-05-20

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 · NA5 (2025-, Neue Klasse)

BMW iX3

First model on BMW's new Neue Klasse platform, production started October 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. 800V architecture, 108.7 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 400 kW peak. WLTP around 805 km for the 50 xDrive (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg, boot 520 litres plus 58 litre frunk. Indicative German starting price 70,900 euro for 50 xDrive; an entry RWD version has been announced at a lower price point.

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