Review and specifications
2026 BMW i5
For the first time ever, the 5 Series is joined by an all-electric version dubbed i5. These sedans are slightly larger than the previous 5. The electric i5 is offered in single-motor rear-wheel-drive and two-motor all-wheel drive versions. The single-motor i5 eDrive40 produces 335 hp, and the two-motor M60 xDrive makes 590 hp. BMW claims between 239 to 310 miles of range depending on trim and configuration. The amount of available torque can be temporarily boosted with the touch of a button on both trims. The interior is luxurious and high-tech, featuring an all-digital instrument display and a massive 14.9-inch center touchscreen. The back seat and trunk are generously sized. A full suite of active safety and driver assistance features is standard.
- Market value
- $57,400
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric luxury cars
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $57,400
- Retail value range
- $53,150 - $68,000
- Original MSRP range
- $67,100 - $84,100
- Trade-in range
- $49,670 - $63,665
Ratings
- Road test score
- 93/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 89 MPG
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 1.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 125 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 5,210 lb
- Maximum load
- 945 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 9/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About BMW
BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.
Vehicle ID: 36303 Updated: December 4, 2025
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