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VW ID.5 vs BMW i4 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 49,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or BMW i4?

VW ID.5 vs BMW i4: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

BMW i4

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,540 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.7 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 54 km more than the VW ID.5.

i4

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 i4 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers somewhat more torque with 795 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

ID.5

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, VW ID.5 is barely lighter – 1,963 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers somewhat more boot space – 549 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries a bit more – 549 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 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 £49,400
i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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BMW i4

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
445 - 480 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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