Comparison
BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Silverado
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 295 mi vs 492 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $69,495
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 44 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 4.5 vs 4.8
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | EV 8WT |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $69,495 |
| Range | 295 mi | 492 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 215 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 205 kW | 350 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 44 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 84 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 103 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 141 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 106 mph |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.5 vs 4.8).
BMW i54.5 Chevrolet Silverado4.8 205 kW33 min 350 kW44 min
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