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BMW i5 vs Porsche Taycan

Comparing the 2027 BMW i5 (from $67,100) with the 2027 Porsche Taycan (from $111,900). The i5 offers 328 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

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
Porsche Taycan

2027Sedan

Porsche Taycan

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
$67,100 - $70,100
$108,000 - $230,000
Range
278-328 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
120-134 mph
137-180 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
18 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
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
14.3 cu ft

BMW i5 vs Porsche Taycan: Which Should You Buy?

The BMW i5 starts at $67,100, undercutting the Porsche Taycan ($108,000) by about $41,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW i5 covers up to 328 miles, 10 more than the Porsche Taycan's maximum of 318. At a DC fast charger, the Porsche Taycan goes from 10-80% in about 18 minutes vs 30 for the BMW i5.

The BMW i5 seats 5 to the Porsche Taycan's 4. The BMW i5 offers 17.3 cu ft of cargo space vs 14.3 for the Porsche Taycan.

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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