BMW i5 vs Lexus ES
Comparing the 2026 BMW i5 (from $65,900) with the 2026 Lexus ES (from $48,795). The i5 offers 278 miles of range while the ES offers 307 miles.
Quick Take
Lexus ES wins on price.
Lexus ES
2026 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $48,795
- About $159 per mile of range
- Up to 307 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$65,900 - $70,100
$48,795 - $60,195
Range
278-310 miles
272-307 miles
Horsepower
335-389 hp
221-338 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-5.7 sec
5.1-7.4 sec
Battery Size
84.4 kWh
74.7 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
120 mph
Unknown
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
28 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
199.2"
202.3"
Width
74.8"
75.5"
Height
59.6"
61.4"
Cargo Capacity
17.3 cu ft
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BMW i5 vs Lexus ES: Which Should You Buy?
The Lexus ES starts at $48,795, undercutting the BMW i5 ($65,900) by about $17,000.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW i5 covers up to 310 miles, 3 more than the Lexus ES's maximum of 307.
Bottom line: the Lexus ES is the pick if you want the most for your money; otherwise the BMW i5 runs it close across the board.
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