Compare the BMW i5 vs BMW i4
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two electric BMWs largely comes down to cabin space and everyday ease. The BMW i5 is longer than the BMW i4, and that extra size shows in the back, where head and legroom are plentiful. By contrast, headroom is really very tight in the rear of the i4. Around town, all-round visibility could be better in the i4, whereas the i5 offers decent all-round visibility for easy manoeuvres. Both cars do share some practical compromises because they share platforms with petrol models: each has a large transmission tunnel that gets in the way when three sit in the back, and neither has pockets on the back of the front seats. Up front, both cabins feature an iDrive rotary controller that is less distracting to use on the move than relying solely on their massive screens.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 490 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 470 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,290 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,060 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,515 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,783 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,448 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 83.9 kWh Best | Battery size 70.3 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 250kW eDrive40 84kWh Auto | Engine name 210kW eDrive35 70kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 340 BHP | Engine size Electric • 286 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 6.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 6.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 83.9 kWh Best | Battery size 70.3 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 490 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 470 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,290 litres |
| Length 5,060 mm | Length 4,783 mm |
| Width 1,900 mm | Width 1,852 mm |
| Height 1,515 mm | Height 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase 3.0 m | Wheelbase 2.86 m |
| Turning circle 12.3 m | Turning circle 12.5 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.