Comparison
BMW i5 vs Volvo EX3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX3 $67,100 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX3 33 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile Volvo EX3 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 261 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX3
$149/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX3
26 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX3
292 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Volvo EX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $38,950 |
| Range | 295 mi | 261 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 153 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 26 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 73.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 149 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 3,086 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 261 mi).
- Choose Volvo EX3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 26 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volvo EX3 looks better ($149/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volvo EX3 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
BMW i54.3 Volvo EX35.7 205 kW33 min 153 kW26 min
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