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BMW i5 vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Hyundai Staria?

BMW i5 vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

BMW i5

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Hyundai Staria is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,343 £.

Staria

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 significantly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 376 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 Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers considerably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 453 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i5 is barely lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 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 £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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The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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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