Comparison
BMW i5 vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $67,100 vs $44,370
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 8.2 vs 1.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $44,370 |
| Range | 295 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (8.2 vs 1.9).
BMW i58.2 Nissan Ariya1.9 205 kW33 min 178 kW35 min
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