BMW i5 vs Zeekr 001
The Zeekr 001 leads on cargo space and AC charging.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
72/100#30 of 87 · Everyday
Wagon
Flagship AWD
1 of 7 versions
No US price yet
78/100#78 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5Zeekr 001Zeekr 001
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.7 cu ft· 10%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 91%
- Top speed- best on this row+4 mph· 4%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Zeekr 001 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: MR7001BEV20 · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: Zeekr 001 Sport Edition | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Zeekr 001
Range
92- Different test cycles - not compared.90Charging
5956Performance
no data100Practicality
7277
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Zeekr 001
- 360 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i5
- Zeekr 001
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i5
- Zeekr 001
- 200 kWversion not named
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Zeekr 001
- 3.8 s
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 43 sources
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