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BMW i5 Touring vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 1,050 HP), boot space and price (61,900 £ vs 420,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster?

BMW i5 Touring vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range

Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW i5 Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 61,900 £ , while the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster costs 420,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 358,115 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 577 km more than the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster.

849 Testarossa Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 1,050 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.3 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW i5 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £61,900
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
BMW i5 Touring
Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

The Ferrari Testarossa Roadster strips the classic wedge-shaped drama down to open-top glamour, ensuring you arrive with presence and a grin. Behind the wheel it delivers a theatrical soundtrack and analogue charisma that will reward collectors and spirited drivers alike.

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BMW i5 Touring
Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Price
420,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,660 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
1,050 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.3 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
772 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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