Comparison
BMW i5 vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 295 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford F-150 Lightning $67,100 vs $63,245
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile Ford F-150 Lightning 4.2 vs 5.1
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
$198/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $63,245 |
| Range | 295 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 130 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 205 kW | 433 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 51.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 198 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford F-150 Lightning looks better ($198/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Ford F-150 Lightning has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.2).
BMW i54.2 Ford F-150 Lightning5.1 205 kW33 min 433 kW50 min
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