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BMW i5 Touring vs DS N°8
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 Touring leads on value for money and family practicality, while the DS N°8 leads on charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueBMW
BMW
6.1
DS
5.4
Motorway Range
BMW
6.7
DS
6.8
Too close to call
FamilyBMW
BMW
9.4
DS
7.8
ChargingDS
BMW
3
DS
5.7
Cost Per MileDS
BMW
7.3
DS
8.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
- 29 miles more WLTP range
- 45 kW faster rapid charging
- 81 kW more power
- 1.6s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,045 | £50,790 (better) |
| Official range | 370 miles (better) | 341 miles |
| Boot space | 570 L (better) | 560 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 7.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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BMW i5 Touring
DS N°8
Length
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
DS N°84,810mm-250mm
Width
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm-5mm
DS N°81,905mm
Height
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm-65mm
DS N°81,580mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,810 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 495 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L (better) | 560 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5 Touring
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
- 1st-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 570 L.
- 2,995 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
DS N°8
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |  DS N°8 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 4.81m-250mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.91m+5mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.58m+65mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.90m-95mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L (better) | 560L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,255kg | 2,080kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh (better) | 74kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 370 mi (better) | 341 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW (better) | 160kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,045 | £50,790 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 370 miles (better) | 341 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 308 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh (better) | 74 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 7.7 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 169 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm (better) | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
DS N°8
FWD
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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BMW i5 Touring
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - DS N°8 FWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW i5 Touring
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DS N°8
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 Touring worth the extra £19,255 over the DS N°8?
The BMW i5 Touring costs £19,255 more than the DS N°8. For that premium it adds 29 miles more WLTP range, 45 kW faster peak rapid charging and 81 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°8 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 Touring or the DS N°8?
The DS N°8 is £19,255 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the DS N°8 comes out roughly £19,295 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW i5 Touring and DS N°8 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring and 285 miles for the DS N°8 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW i5 Touring goes roughly 24 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 Touring or the DS N°8?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring and about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i5 Touring or the DS N°8?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i5 Touring and 84% for the DS N°8. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .