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BMW i5 vs Tesla Model S

Comparing the 2027 BMW i5 (from $67,100) with the 2025 Tesla Model S (from $94,990). The i5 offers 328 miles of range while the Model S offers 410 miles.

Quick Take

BMW i5 wins on price, while Tesla Model S is quickest off the line.

BMW i5

2027Sedan

BMW i5

Best Value

  • Starts at $67,100
  • About $205 per mile of range
  • Up to 328 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Tesla Model S

2025Sedan

Tesla Model S

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph as quick as 1.99s
  • Up to 1020 hp
  • 200 mph top speed
Price
$67,100 - $70,100
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
278-328 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
335-389 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-5.7 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
84.4 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
120-134 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
199.2"
196"
Width
74.8"
77.3"
Height
59.6"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
17.3 cu ft
28 cu ft

BMW i5 vs Tesla Model S: Which Should You Buy?

The BMW i5 starts at $67,100, undercutting the Tesla Model S ($94,990) by about $28,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Tesla Model S covers up to 410 miles, 82 more than the BMW i5's maximum of 328.

The Tesla Model S offers 28 cu ft of cargo space vs 17.3 for the BMW i5.

Bottom line: pick the BMW i5 if you want the most for your money, or the Tesla Model S if you want the quickest acceleration.

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