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BMW i5 Touring vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mazda MX-30?

BMW i5 Touring vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 Touring is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 517 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MX-30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 431 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is visibly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries clearly more – 560 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring is decisively ahead 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 £62,500
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
Mazda MX-30

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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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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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BMW i5 Touring
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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