Comparison
BMW i5 vs Porsche Taycan
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Porsche Taycan 295 mi vs 318 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $99,400
Faster charging Porsche Taycan 33 min vs 18 min
Weighted profile Porsche Taycan 3.4 vs 6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Porsche Taycan
318 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $313/mi
Charging winner
Porsche Taycan
18 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 366 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Performance Battery Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $99,400 |
| Range | 295 mi | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 366 Wh/mi • 2.73 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 82.3 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 205 kW | 320 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 18 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 86.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 131 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 313 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 143 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 14 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Porsche Taycan if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Porsche Taycan if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 18 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $313/mi).
Weighted verdict
Porsche Taycan has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 3.4).
BMW i53.4 Porsche Taycan6 205 kW33 min 320 kW18 min
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