BMW i3 vs Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
The Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX) leads on range (CLTC). The BMW i3 leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
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Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i35 LX (恒驰5 LX)Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+32 mi· 9%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+80 kW· 80%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.6 s quicker· 21%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2 cu ft· 14%
- Power- best on this row+60 kW· 40%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
Range
7683Charging
3619Performance
6849Practicality
4147
How much is each in the US?
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Which goes further on a charge?
Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 32 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i3i3
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
- Ahead by
- 80 kW
Which is quicker?
BMW i3i3
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)
- Ahead by
- 1.6 s
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Hengchi 5 LX (恒驰5 LX)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 16 sources
Every source link (22)
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