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BMW i5 vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Fiat 500 Convertible?

BMW i5 vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

BMW i5

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,066 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible 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 considerably more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 314 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

500 Convertible

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 offers significantly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible 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:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 1,045 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers substantially more boot space – 490 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 307 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 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 £60,800
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
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 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
183 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 - 17.3 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
2,025 - 2,026
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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