Comparison
BMW i5 vs Tesla Model Y
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 328 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $67,100
Faster charging BMW i5 30 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $4,450 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 328 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $205/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
30 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 289 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model Y
5.4 s vs 5.8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $45,990 (better) |
| Range | 328 mi | 357 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh (better) | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min (better) | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 80.6 | 82 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi | 101 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 205 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.4 s (better) |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 125 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 30 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb (better) | 3,527 lb |
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- Slight edge on charging speed: 10-80% in 30 vs 33 minutes.
- Slight edge on towing: rated for 4,409 lb vs 3,527 lb.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $67,100 to start, $21,110 less.
- You drive long days: 357 vs 328 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,450 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 30 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: BMW i5 vs Tesla Model Y
| Charging mix | BMW i5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,450 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,250 | $8,000 |
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 | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 223 mi | 243 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 195 mi | 212 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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