Comparison
BMW i5 vs Toyota bZ4X
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 252 mi
Best value Toyota bZ4X $67,100 vs $37,070
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 41 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 6.1 vs 3.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 252 mi
Value winner
Toyota bZ4X
$147/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 41 min
Efficiency winner
Toyota bZ4X
283 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | bZ4X |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $37,070 |
| Range | 295 mi | 252 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 283 Wh/mi • 3.53 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 252 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 41 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 53.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 62 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 147 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 3,307 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 252 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 41 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Toyota bZ4X looks better ($147/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (6.1 vs 3.9).
BMW i56.1 Toyota bZ4X3.9 205 kW33 min 252 kW41 min
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