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BMW i5 Touring vs Toyota bZ4X comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (61,900 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Toyota bZ4X?

BMW i5 Touring vs Toyota bZ4X: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

  • markedly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Toyota bZ4X

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Toyota bZ4X is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,037 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota bZ4X is slightly more efficient: consuming 13.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers barely more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 11 km more than the Toyota bZ4X.

bZ4X

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 BMW i5 Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota bZ4X takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 482 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota bZ4X is a bit lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota bZ4X carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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
Toyota bZ4X

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is a fresh, roomy electric crossover that pairs Toyota’s trademark reliability with bold, angular styling and a cabin designed for everyday comfort. It may not chase headlines like some flashier rivals, but for buyers who want sensible electric motoring with practical packaging and a relaxed, confident ride, it’s an easy, pleasant choice.

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BMW i5 Touring
Toyota bZ4X

Costs and Consumption

Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Price
36,800 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
444 - 591 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
375 - 565 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
167 - 380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
123 - 280 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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