Comparison

BMW i5 vs Tesla Model Y

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

Best range Tesla Model Y 295 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $67,100 vs $59,900
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 1.5 vs 8.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$187/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Tie
33 min each
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i5 Tesla Model Y
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $67,100 $59,900
Range 295 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 205 kW 331 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 68.9 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 80 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 227 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 120 mph 125 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 30 cu ft
Tow rating 4,409 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 295 mi).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $227/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

BMW i51.5 Tesla Model Y8.5 205 kW33 min 331 kW33 min

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