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BMW i5 vs Jeep Renegade comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 26,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Jeep Renegade?

BMW i5 vs Jeep Renegade: Key differences

BMW i5

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Jeep Renegade

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Jeep Renegade is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,114 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 591 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

Renegade

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 clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 361 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Jeep Renegade takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers considerably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 580 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Renegade is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers clearly more boot space – 490 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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
BMW i5
Jeep Renegade

Costs and Consumption

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BMW i5

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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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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BMW i5
Jeep Renegade

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
36 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
48 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Length
-
Length
4,236 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Height
-
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jeep
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