BMW i5 vs GMC Sierra EV
The GMC Sierra EV leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The BMW i5 leads on 10–80% charge.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#18 of 87 · Everyday
Pickup
2026 Sierra EV AT4 Max Range
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#18 of 87 · Everyday
BMW i5 is cheaper by $25,095
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5Sierra EVGMC Sierra EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+150 mi· 46%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 25%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+145 kW· 71%
- Cargo space- best on this row+40.2 cu ft· 232%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.6 s faster· 27%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row23.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 44%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - 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 | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5GMC Sierra EV
Range
97100Charging
6554Performance
no data87Practicality
4960
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
- Elevation Standard Range
- $62,400
- Elevation Standard Range 4WD
- $64,995
- Denali Standard Range
- $72,295
- Denali Standard Range 4WD
- $72,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
GMC Sierra EVSierra EV
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- GMC Sierra EV
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- GMC Sierra EV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 150 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i5i5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- GMC Sierra EV
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- GMC Sierra EV
- BMW i5
- GMC Sierra EV
- Ahead by
- 145 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- GMC Sierra EV
- 4.6 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- GMC Sierra EV
- Ahead by
- $25,095
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Where the numbers come from
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