BMW i5
The eighth generation of the 5 Series is available in both gas and electric variants, the latter called i5. For now, only the i5 M60 xDrive is available in Canada (an eDrive40 model also exists in the U.S.). The dual motors generate a total of 510 horsepower, with a Boost function increasing output to 593 horsepower. Range is estimated at 412 km. The sleek iDrive interface can even entertain you with games while the car is charging.
BMW i5
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$95,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,788/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 593 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Combined torque | 605 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 335 hp @ 8,000 rpm (250 kW) |
| Torque | 317 lb·ft @ 0 – 5,000 rpm (430 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 258 hp @ 8,000 rpm (192 kW) |
| Torque | 269 lb·ft @ 0 – 5,000 rpm (365 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 84.3 kWh |
| Voltage | 399 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Electric, Mid-size luxury car |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, DE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 23.3 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 22.6 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 23.0 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 412 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/40R20 |
| Rear tires | P275/35R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,060 mm (199″) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,380 kg (5,247 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 490 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 230 km/h (143 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |