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BMW i5 Touring vs Porsche Taycan Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (61900 £ vs 88700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

BMW i5 Touring

Porsche Taycan Wagon

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 61900 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26829 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BMW i5 Touring: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Porsche Taycan Wagon with 17.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.10 kWh.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs minimal better – achieving up to 652 km, about 50 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

Taycan Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan Wagon has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 952 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 351 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs a bit better – reaching 260 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls distinct stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.

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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Taycan Wagon is slight lighter – 2190 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring performs distinct better – up to 1700 L, which is about 488 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan Wagon barely noticeable takes the win – 605 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Taycan Wagon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km
BMW i5 Touring
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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BMW i5 Touring
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
61900 - 87000 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.