Avatr 12 vs BMW i5
The BMW i5 leads on cargo space. The Avatr 12 leads on efficiency.
Sedan
2026 Performance Tri-Motor EV Edition
1 of 11 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · avatr.com
78/100#47 of 281 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Avatr 12Avatr 12i5BMW i5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.3 cu ft· 15%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4 kWh/100 mi faster· 14%
- Torque- best on this row+114 lb-ft· 63%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Avatr 12 | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Avatr 12 if
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Avatr 12BMW i5
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.92Charging
10051Performance
100no dataPracticality
4971
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Avatr 12
- 416 miCLTC
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Avatr 12
- version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present
- BMW i5
Fast-charge peak
- Avatr 12
- version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present
- BMW i5
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Avatr 12
- 2.9 / 4.1 scontested: sources disagree
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
Where next
Compare with others
Avatr 12 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 30 sources
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