Comparison
BMW i5 vs Subaru Solterra
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $67,100 vs $38,495
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $38,495 |
| Range | 295 mi | 227 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 55.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 65 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 170 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 16 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 227 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
BMW i57.3 Subaru Solterra2.7 205 kW33 min 100 kW35 min
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