Comparison
BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq6
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 295 mi vs 342 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq6 $67,100 vs $42,800
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq6 33 min vs 18 min
Weighted profile Hyundai Ioniq6 1.3 vs 8.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
$125/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
18 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Hyundai Ioniq6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $42,800 |
| Range | 295 mi | 342 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 205 kW | 235 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 18 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 89.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 166 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 125 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 14 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 3,307 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq6 if you want the longer rated range (342 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 18 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq6 looks better ($125/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Hyundai Ioniq6 has the stronger weighted profile (8.7 vs 1.3).
BMW i51.3 Hyundai Ioniq68.7 205 kW33 min 235 kW18 min
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