BMW i5
Unlike Mercedes-Benz, which offers gas and electric sedans as distinct and separate products, BMW has built the new 5 Series and i5 on the same platform and given them similar looks. The electric variant features an 84.3kWh battery and offers two models. The i5 xDrive40 generates 389 horsepower and provides 428 km of range, while the higher-performance i5 M60 cranks output to 593 horsepower but travels slightly shorter distances (407 km).
BMW i5
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$83,700 |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,575/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 389 hp |
| Combined torque | 435 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 308 hp (230 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft (400 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 255 hp @ 8,000 rpm (190 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 | 22.7 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 22.1 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 22.5 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 428 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 | 1,513 mm (60″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,353 kg (5,187 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 490 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 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 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 81%(view ratings) |