BMW i5 vs Geely Galaxy E8
The BMW i5 leads on cargo space. The Geely Galaxy E8 leads on efficiency.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
620km Starship · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 4 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · galaxy.geely.com
81/100#38 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5Geely Galaxy E8Geely Galaxy E8
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.9 cu ft· 5%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
- AC charging- best on this row+5 kW· 64%
- Top speed- best on this row+25 mph· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Geely Galaxy E8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| 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 BMW i5 if
Pick the Geely Galaxy E8 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Geely Galaxy E8
Range
92- Different test cycles - not compared.79Charging
51100Performance
no data100Practicality
7168
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 385 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i5
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 10.5 minversion: 620km · name as listed in Chinese
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i5
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 450 kWversion: 620km · name as listed in Chinese
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 3.5 / 3.5 / 5.5 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
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