Comparison
BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq9
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) vs Ioniq 9 RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq9 335 mi vs 328 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq9 $58,955 vs $67,100
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy BMW i5 $4,450 vs $5,700
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
335 mi vs 328 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
$176/mi vs $205/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
289 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
BMW i5
5.8 s vs 8.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Ioniq 9 RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $58,955 (better) |
| Range | 328 mi | 335 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh (better) | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 107 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 235 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 24 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 80.6 | 85.8 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi | 127 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 205 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s (better) | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 120 mph (better) | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 22 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 5,512 lb (better) |
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,450 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.8 vs 8.4 seconds.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…
- You want the lower price: $58,955 vs $67,100 to start, $8,145 less.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
- You haul gear: 22 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 4,409 lb.
5-year energy cost: BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq9
| Charging mix | BMW i5 | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi | 370 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $4,200 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,450 | $5,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,250 | $11,850 |
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 Ioniq9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 223 mi | 228 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 195 mi | 199 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 50 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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