BMW i3 vs Seres 5
The BMW i3 leads on 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
Sedan
2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
44/100#222 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
SERES 5 RWD
1 of 3 versions
No US price yet
45/100#215 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3Seres 5Seres 5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 26%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+80 kW· 80%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.6 s quicker· 9%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.5 cu ft· 12%
- Power- best on this row+10 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | Seres 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | no data | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Pick the Seres 5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3Seres 5
Range
76- Different test cycles - not compared.88Charging
3624Performance
6861Practicality
4137
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- Seres 5
- 311 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BMW i3i3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Seres 5
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Seres 5
- Ahead by
- 80 kW
Which is quicker?
BMW i3i3
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Seres 5
- Ahead by
- 0.6 s
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW i3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (36)
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