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BMW i5 vs Skoda Peaq
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim357 mi · 83.9 kWh · £67,795
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 stays competitive across the board, while the Skoda Peaq leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Skoda Peaq if...
- 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 need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Skoda Peaq wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
Value
BMW
5.6
Skoda
6
Too close to call
Motorway RangeSkoda
BMW
5.4
Skoda
8.2
FamilySkoda
BMW
7.6
Skoda
9.5
ChargingSkoda
BMW
5.2
Skoda
6.5
Cost Per MileSkoda
BMW
6.4
Skoda
7.3
City DrivingSkoda
BMW
1.3
Skoda
3.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Skoda Peaq
SE L 90
- £15,815 cheaper
- 45 miles more WLTP range
- 400 litres more boot space
- 0.9 m tighter turning circle
- 2 more seats
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £67,795 | £51,980 (better) |
| Official range | 357 miles | 402 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 490 L | 890 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 28 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec (better) | 7.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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BMW i5
Skoda Peaq
Length
BMW i55,060mm
Skoda Peaq4,870mm-190mm
Width
BMW i51,900mm
Skoda Peaq1,867mm-33mm
Height
BMW i51,515mm-149mm
Skoda Peaq1,664mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,867 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 11.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 533 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 490 L | 890 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2075 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 37 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.
Skoda Peaq
- 1st-largest boot among SUVs in our catalogue at 890 L.
- 402 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,870 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport |  Skoda Peaq SE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 4.87m-190mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.87m-33mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.98m |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.66m+149mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.96m-30mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 490L | 890L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2075L |
| Frunk | Not available | 37L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 11.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,195kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh | 91kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 357 mi | 402 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW (better) | 199kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £67,795 | £51,980 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2027+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 357 miles | 402 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 297 miles | 335 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 28 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW (better) | 199 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 86 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec (better) | 7.1 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 545 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW i5
eDrive40 M Sport
Skoda Peaq
SE L 90
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BMW i5
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Prices & deals
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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)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW i5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Skoda Peaq
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 worth the extra £15,815 over the Skoda Peaq?
The BMW i5 costs £15,815 more than the Skoda Peaq. For that premium it adds 40 kW more power and a 1.1s quicker 0-62mph time. The Skoda Peaq is not just cheaper - it also offers 45 miles more WLTP range, 400 litres more boot space and 2 more seats (7 versus 5). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Skoda Peaq comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 or the Skoda Peaq?
The Skoda Peaq is £15,815 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 Skoda Peaq comes out roughly £15,855 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 Skoda Peaq like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 297 miles for the BMW i5 and 335 miles for the Skoda Peaq - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Skoda Peaq goes roughly 38 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 or the Skoda Peaq?
The Skoda Peaq is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 33 mm narrower than the BMW i5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 533 mm of total clearance for the Skoda Peaq and about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5. The Skoda Peaq also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .