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BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6

The BMW i5 leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 leads on 10–80% charge.

BMW i5

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

2025 IONIQ 6 Limited

1 of 52 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 4, 2026

75/100#26 of 80 · Everyday

Hyundai Ioniq 6 is cheaper by $16,000

Who's ahead - and by how much?

i5BMW i5Ioniq 6Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • Range (EPA)
    328 mi - best on this row
    +37 mi· 13%
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    18 min - best on this row
    12 min faster· 40%
  • Fast-charge peak
    250 kW - best on this row
    +45 kW· 22%
  • Cargo space
    17.3 cu ft - best on this row
    14.2 cu ft
    +3.1 cu ft· 22%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    168 kW
    +82 kW· 49%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    29.1 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row
    30.4 kWh/100 miEPA
    1.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 4%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecBMW i5Hyundai Ioniq 6
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)328 mi - best on this row
Range (WLTP)no data423 mi
Efficiency lower is better29.1 kWh/100 miEPA - best on this row30.4 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery77.4 kWh
Battery (gross)no data77.4 kWh
Charging
Fast-charge peak250 kW - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better18 min - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is better8 h6 h - best on this row
AC charging - best on this row11 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is betterversion: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon3.4 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterversion: IONIQ 6 N
Power - best on this row168 kW
Torque446 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed160 mph - best on this row
DriveRWDRWD
Space and size
Cargo space17.3 cu ft - best on this row14.2 cu ft
Front trunkno data1.6 cu ft
Seats5
Length199.2 in193.9 in
Width84.9 in74 in
Height59.3 in58.9 in
Wheelbase117.9 in116.1 in
Ground clearanceversion: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)
Weightversion: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon4,006 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years
Cell chemistryversion: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)Li-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpversion: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder)Standard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)no dataversion: IONIQ 6 N

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

BMW i5Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

BMW i5

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

bmwusa.com
2027 eDrive40 Sedan
$67,100
Prices in 4 markets

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date

hyundaiusa.com
SE Standard Range
$37,850
SE
$42,800
SEL
$45,600
2025 Limited
$51,100
+3 more trims
Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

BMW i5i5

Range (EPA)

Leader
BMW i5
BMW i5
328 miEPA
Hyundai Ioniq 6
EPA
Ahead by
37 mi

Which charges faster?

Hyundai Ioniq 6Ioniq 6

10–80% charge

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 6
BMW i5
Hyundai Ioniq 6
18 min
Ahead by
12 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 6
BMW i5
Hyundai Ioniq 6
250 kW
Ahead by
45 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

BMW i5
version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
Hyundai Ioniq 6
3.4 s

Which is cheaper to buy?

Hyundai Ioniq 6Ioniq 6

Price (from, new)

Leader
Hyundai Ioniq 6
BMW i5
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Ahead by
$16,000

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