BMW i5 vs Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S leads on cargo space and power.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#18 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)
1 of 66 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026
71/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
BMW i5 is cheaper by $8,800
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5R1SRivian R1S
- Range (EPA)version: R1S Dual Max (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 4%
- Power- best on this row+147 kW· 59%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.5 s faster· 42%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row11 kWh/100 mi faster· 27%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row7 h faster· 47%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1S Dual Max (22in) | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Dual Max | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: R1S Tri Max |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 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 | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| 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 | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Rivian R1S
Range
97100Charging
6563Practicality
4971
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
Rivian R1S
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
assets.rivian.com- Adventure — Dual Standard
- $75,900
- Premium
- $83,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Rivian R1S
- 410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i5
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i5
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Rivian R1S
- Ahead by
- $8,800
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