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BMW i5 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or SsangYong Korando?

BMW i5 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

BMW i5

  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Korando

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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.

SsangYong Korando is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the SsangYong Korando. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 288 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

Korando

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 substantially more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 411 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 SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 460 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is considerably lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 678 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers a bit more boot space – 551 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is far ahead overall 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
BMW i5
SsangYong Korando

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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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BMW i5
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
SsangYong
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