Comparison
BMW i5 vs Rivian R2
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 328 mi
Best value Rivian R2 $57,990 vs $67,100
Faster charging Rivian R2 29 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy BMW i5 $4,450 vs $5,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 328 mi
Value winner
Rivian R2
$176/mi vs $205/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R2
29 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
289 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R2
3.6 s vs 5.8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Performance Launch Package |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $57,990 (better) |
| Range | 328 mi | 330 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh (better) | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 87.9 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 226 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 29 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 80.6 | 81.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi | 99 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 205 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s | 3.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 120 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb (better) | 4,400 lb |
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,450 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian R2 if…
- You want the lower price: $57,990 vs $67,100 to start, $9,110 less.
- You haul gear: 28.7 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 vs 5.8 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: BMW i5 vs Rivian R2
| Charging mix | BMW i5 | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi | 321.7 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,450 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,250 | $10,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW i5 | Rivian R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 223 mi | 224 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 195 mi | 196 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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