Comparison
BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) vs RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i5 328 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $67,100
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 18 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy BMW i5 $4,450 vs $4,650
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i5
328 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $205/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
18 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
289 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
BMW i5
5.8 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $37,750 (better) |
| Range | 328 mi (better) | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh (better) | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh (better) | 80 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Crossover |
| DC max | 205 kW | 260 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 18 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 80.6 | 86.8 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi | 156 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 205 $/mi | 119 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s (better) | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 120 mph (better) | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 19 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb (better) | 3,527 lb |
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.8 vs 7.4 seconds.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…
- You want the lower price: $37,750 vs $67,100 to start, $29,350 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 30 minutes.
5-year energy cost: BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
| Charging mix | BMW i5 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi | 300 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,450 | $4,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,250 | $9,600 |
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
| BMW i5 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 223 mi | 216 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 195 mi | 189 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 35 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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