Comparison
BMW i5 vs Kia EV6
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV6 295 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $67,100 vs $42,600
Faster charging Kia EV6 33 min vs 20 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 2.2 vs 7.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $42,600 |
| Range | 295 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Crossover |
| DC max | 205 kW | 168 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 20 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 86.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 142 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 134 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (7.9 vs 2.2).
BMW i52.2 Kia EV67.9 205 kW33 min 168 kW20 min
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