Comparison
Acura ZDX vs BMW i5
RWD vs eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i5 328 mi vs 313 mi
Best value Acura ZDX $64,500 vs $67,100
Faster charging BMW i5 30 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy BMW i5 $5,700 vs $4,450
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i5
328 mi vs 313 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$205/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
30 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
289 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 (better) | $67,100 |
| Range | 313 mi | 328 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 81.2 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 190 kW | 205 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 30 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 75 | 80.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi | 98 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 205 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 120 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 4,409 lb (better) |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You haul gear: 29 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,450 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs BMW i5
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 289 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,450 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $9,250 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | BMW i5 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 223 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 195 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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