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BMW i5 vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or VinFast VF 8?

BMW i5 vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

BMW i5

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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VinFast VF 8

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

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.

VinFast VF 8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,209 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is substantially more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 156 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

VF 8

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 noticeably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VinFast VF 8 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers noticeably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 620 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i5 is somewhat lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers noticeably more boot space – 490 L compared to 376 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is clearly superior 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
450 - 515 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VinFast
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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