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BMW i5 vs BMW i5 Touring
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim357 mi · 83.9 kWh · £67,795
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 leads on charging speed, while the BMW i5 Touring leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW i5 Touring wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
Valuei5 Touring
i5
5.6
i5 Touring
6.1
Motorway Rangei5 Touring
i5
5.4
i5 Touring
6.7
Familyi5 Touring
i5
7.6
i5 Touring
9.4
Chargingi5
i5
5.2
i5 Touring
3
Cost Per Milei5 Touring
i5
6.4
i5 Touring
7.3
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £67,795 (better) | £70,045 |
| Official range | 357 miles | 370 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 490 L | 570 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec (better) | 6.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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BMW i5 Touring
Length
BMW i55,060mm
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
Width
BMW i51,900mm
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm
Height
BMW i51,515mm
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 12.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 490 L | 570 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1700 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
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.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 5.06m |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.90m |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.51m |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 3.00m |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 490L | 570L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1700L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 12.3m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,195kg (better) | 2,255kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh | 83.9kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 357 mi | 370 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW | 205kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £67,795 (better) | £70,045 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Estate |
| Available | 2023+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 357 miles | 370 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 297 miles | 308 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW | 205 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 81.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec (better) | 6.1 sec |
| Power | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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BMW i5
eDrive40 M Sport
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
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BMW i5
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2023
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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)
Warranty
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| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 Touring worth the extra £2,250 over the BMW i5?
The BMW i5 Touring costs £2,250 more than the BMW i5. For that premium it adds 80 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BMW i5 Touring comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 or the BMW i5 Touring?
The BMW i5 is £2,250 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW i5 comes out roughly £2,210 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 and BMW i5 Touring like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 297 miles for the BMW i5 and 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 or the BMW i5 Touring?
The two are within 0 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 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i5 or the BMW i5 Touring?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i5 and 84% for the BMW i5 Touring. 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. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .