Comparison
BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.Buzz $67,100 vs $59,995
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 7.6 vs 2.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Tie
33 min each
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
92 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $59,995 |
| Range | 295 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 205 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 234 mi).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.6 vs 2.4).
BMW i57.6 Volkswagen ID.Buzz2.4 205 kW33 min 200 kW33 min
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