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BMW i5 vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or SERES 3?

BMW i5 vs SERES 3: Key differences

BMW i5

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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SERES 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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.

SERES 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the SERES 3. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 326 km more than the SERES 3.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 438 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 SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers clearly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

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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, SERES 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries substantially more – 545 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 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.

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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
32,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
SERES
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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