US EV Guide

Spec matrix

Specs comparison

Spec BMW i5 Nissan Ariya
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh
MSRP (USD)
Range 295 mi (EPA) 289 mi (EPA)
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 87 kWh
Seats 5
Drivetrain Unknown FWD
Body type Unknown SUV
DC max 178 kW
AC max 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 35 min
Roadtrip score 65.6 65.5
Miles added (15 min est.) 76 mi
USD per mile of range
0–60 mph
Top speed
Cargo
Tow rating

Who should choose which?

Weighted verdict

BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (4.2 vs 0).

BMW i5
4.2
Nissan Ariya
0

Best for X

Best for range
BMW i5
295
Best for charging speed
Nissan Ariya
35
Best for value
Insufficient data
Best for performance
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Nissan Ariya
50 utility index

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