BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID.4
The BMW i5 leads on range (EPA). The Volkswagen ID.4 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
65/100#18 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
63/100#19 of 87 · Everyday
Volkswagen ID.4 is cheaper by $22,005
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5ID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+37 mi· 13%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 7%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+13 cu ft· 75%
- Power- best on this row+43 kW· 21%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | version: Pure, Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | no data |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Volkswagen ID.4
Range
9790Charging
6560Practicality
4980
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i5i5
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 37 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Volkswagen ID.4
- version: Pure, Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- $22,005
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