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BMW i5 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Fiat 500?

BMW i5 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

BMW i5

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly 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

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.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is a bit more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the BMW i5. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 296 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers considerably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

i5

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.

Seats: BMW i5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 1,065 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers substantially more boot space – 490 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries significantly more – 545 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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.

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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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