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BMW i5 Comparison
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2026 BMW i5 - Base
Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Sedan
Engine size
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Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
250kW / 430Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Suspension: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 14.90
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 36
Concierge Service: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 4
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 52.00
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 1.80
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 8.38
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 25.05
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 12.53
Mode 3 Duration: 4.25
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 22.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.39
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.80
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.59
Mode 4 Duration: 0.50
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 205.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 205.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 400
Motor 1 Location: Rear
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 340.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 250.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: Samsung Sdi
Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery Voltage: 399.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 83.90
Number of Months Subscription Included: 60
Onboard Charger: 22.0
Useable Battery (kWh): 81.20
Smart Charging
Plug Charge: yes
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.0
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 193
Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
Maximum Speed (mph): 120
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 340
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 340
Maximum Power (kW): 250
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 250
Maximum Torque (Nm): 430
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 430
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: Heat
Description: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: 1-Gang, Automatisch
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Clar
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 490
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
Front Track (in): 63.9
Front Track (mm): 1622
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 146
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.4
Overall Height (in): 59.6
Overall Height (mm): 1515
Overall Length (in): 199.2
Overall Length (mm): 5060
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2156
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Rear Track (in): 65.3
Rear Track (mm): 1658
Wheelbase (in): 117.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2995
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.1
Front Headroom (mm): 967
Rear Headroom (in): 39.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 1003
Front Hip Room (in): 60.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1536
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1497
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1048
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.5
Rear Leg Room (mm): 926
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1504
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1446
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Digital Matrix: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2740
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6041
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2205
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4861
Tare Weight (kg): 2205
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 655
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
Number of Speakers: 17
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Digital Display: yes
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Electric Heater: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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