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 available
Range 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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