Compare the BMW 5 Series vs BMW i5
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two executive saloons comes down to your practical needs and how you prefer to travel. Both the BMW i5 and the BMW 5 Series are remarkably comfortable and relaxing motorway cruisers, keeping wind and road noise to a minimum. Step inside either model and you will find generous rear legroom and headroom, alongside shared quirks like the odd omission of map pockets behind the front seats. Both cabins feature responsive widescreen infotainment displays, though each presents a learning curve due to the sheer number of menus and settings you have to navigate. If luggage capacity is a priority, the BMW 5 Series offers a larger boot than the all-electric BMW i5, giving you that bit more practicality for your bags.
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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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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.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 490 litres (4 suitcases) |
| 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) 5,060 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,515 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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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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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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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 — | Battery size 83.9 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 520i Auto | Engine name 250kW eDrive40 84kWh Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 208 BHP | Engine size Electric • 340 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 6.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 83.9 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 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 490 litres |
| Length 5,060 mm | Length 5,060 mm |
| Width 1,900 mm | Width 1,900 mm |
| Height 1,515 mm | Height 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase 3.0 m | Wheelbase 3.0 m |
| Turning circle 11.8 m | Turning circle 12.3 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.