BMW i5 vs Porsche Taycan
Comparing the 2026 BMW i5 (from $65,900) with the 2027 Porsche Taycan (from $111,900). The i5 offers 278 miles of range while the Taycan offers 318 miles.
Quick Take
BMW i5 wins on price, while Porsche Taycan is quickest off the line.
BMW i5
2026 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $65,900
- About $213 per mile of range
- Up to 310 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Porsche Taycan
2027 • Sedan
Quickest 0-60
- 0-60 mph as quick as 2.1s
- Up to 1019 hp
- Up to 988 lb-ft of torque
- 180 mph top speed
Price
$65,900 - $70,100
$108,000 - $230,000
Range
278-310 miles
252-318 miles
Horsepower
335-389 hp
402-1019 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-5.7 sec
2.1-4.5 sec
Battery Size
84.4 kWh
89-105 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
4
Top Speed
120 mph
143-180 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
18 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
11.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
199.2"
196.4"
Width
74.8"
77.3"
Height
59.6"
55.6"
Cargo Capacity
17.3 cu ft
Unknown
BMW i5 vs Porsche Taycan: Which Should You Buy?
The BMW i5 starts at $65,900, undercutting the Porsche Taycan ($108,000) by about $42,000.
In its longest-range configuration the Porsche Taycan covers up to 318 miles, 8 more than the BMW i5's maximum of 310.
The BMW i5 seats 5 to the Porsche Taycan's 4.
Bottom line: pick the BMW i5 if you want the most for your money, or the Porsche Taycan if you want the quickest acceleration.
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