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BMW X4 vs BMW i5 Touring comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 61,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or BMW i5 Touring?

BMW X4 vs BMW i5 Touring: Key differences

BMW X4

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

BMW i5 Touring

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

X4

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.

BMW X4 is a bit cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,028 £.

i5 Touring

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 Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X4 is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers moderately more torque with 820 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

X4

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, BMW X4 is visibly lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 270 L more than the BMW X4.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries only slightly more – 560 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring 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.

from £61,900
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
BMW X4
BMW i5 Touring

Costs and Consumption

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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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BMW X4
BMW i5 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
535 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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