Comparison
BMW i5 vs Ford E-Transit
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $67,100 vs $51,995
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 34 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 7.2 vs 1.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Cargo Van |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $51,995 |
| Range | 295 mi | 159 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 205 kW | 115 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 34 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 40.9 |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 327 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 159 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 34 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $327/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.2 vs 1.5).
BMW i57.2 Ford E-Transit1.5 205 kW33 min 115 kW34 min
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