The BMW i5 follows in the footsteps of the i4 and i7 in all the right ways. Essentially an electric copy of the gas-powered 5-series, the i5 comes to the U.S. in two distinct flavors: the rear-drive eDrive40 and the all-wheel-drive M60. No matter which you choose, there's a whole lot of on-road comfort and composure.
The 2024 BMW i5's new styling is more traditional than the i7's.
Despite looking more compact than the outgoing 5-series, the i5 is actually 3.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider, and over an inch taller.
The rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 uses a single electric motor on the rear axle. Max output is pegged at 335 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, with an overboost that bumps torque to 317 lb-ft in short spurts.
The i5 M60 adds an electric motor to the front axle. Here, max output is 593 horsepower and either 586 or 605 lb-ft, depending on whether overboost is enabled.
We expect the i5 eDrive40 to sprint to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and the M60 to complete the same run in 3.3 seconds.
Both i5 variants use the same battery, a lithium-ion unit offering 81.2 kWh of usable capacity. It's tucked under the body.
Onboard AC charging is limited to 11.0 kW, while DC fast-charging can zip to 205 kW.
The i5 comes with a new Max Range mode that limits output and top speed while disabling seat heaters and climate control.
The i5 eDrive40 starts at $67,795, and the M60 jacks up the price to $85,095.
Keep going to check out even more pictures of the 2024 BMW i5.
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5
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