Comparison

BMW i5 vs Tesla Model X

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model X 295 mi vs 329 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $84,990
Faster charging Tesla Model X 33 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model X 2.7 vs 7.3

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model X
329 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $258/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 342 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
109.8 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i5 Tesla Model X
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Model X
MSRP (USD) $67,100 $84,990
Range 295 mi 329 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 342 Wh/mi • 2.92 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh 96 kWh
Seats 5 6
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 205 kW 493 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 31 min
Roadtrip score 68.9 78.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 80 mi 95 mi
USD per mile of range 227 $/mi 258 $/mi
Top speed 120 mph 155 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 25 cu ft
Tow rating 4,409 lb 4,960 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model X if you want the longer rated range (329 mi vs 295 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model X if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 33 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $258/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model X has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).

BMW i52.7 Tesla Model X7.3 205 kW33 min 493 kW31 min

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