Comparison
BMW i5 vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 161 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $83,500
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 7.5 vs 1.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $83,500 |
| Range | 295 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 205 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.5 vs 1.2).
BMW i57.5 Rivian EDV500/71.2 205 kW33 min 220 kW35 min
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