BMW i5 vs Mazda 6e
The Mazda 6e leads on 10–80% charge. The BMW i5 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
72/100#30 of 87 · Everyday
Hatchback
Mazda6e EV 258ps Takumi
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · mazda.co.uk
79/100#70 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i56eMazda 6e
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row6 min faster· 20%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+5 kW· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.8 cu ft· 5%
- Power- best on this row+60 kW· 32%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Mazda 6e |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Pick the Mazda 6e if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Mazda 6e
Range
92- Different test cycles - not compared.89Charging
5968Performance
no data57Practicality
7269
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Mazda 6e
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Mazda 6e6e
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mazda 6e
- BMW i5
- Mazda 6e
- Ahead by
- 6 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Mazda 6e
- Ahead by
- 5 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Mazda 6e
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
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