BMW i5 vs Lucid Air
The Lucid Air leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
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
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD (19 inch wheels)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026
97/100#1 of 80 · Everyday
BMW i5 is cheaper by $3,800
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5AirLucid Air
- Range (EPA)version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row14 min faster· 47%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+95 kW· 46%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.8 cu ft· 28%
- Power- best on this row+361 kW· 144%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.9 s faster· 49%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Lucid Air Grand Touring 2025 | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Sapphire |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Lucid Air
Range
92100Charging
51100Performance
no data100Practicality
7187
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
Lucid Air
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026 - Price checked Aug 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
lucidmotors.com- Pure
- $70,900
- 2027 Touring
- $79,900
- Grand Touring
- $114,900
- Sapphire
- $249,000
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Lucid Air
- 512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
Which charges faster?
Lucid AirAir
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- BMW i5
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- 14 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- BMW i5
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- 95 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Lucid Air
- 3.6 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Lucid Air
- Ahead by
- $3,800
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BMW i5 vs
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