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BMW · 5 Series

i5 Touring

Released May 2024

The electric estate version of BMW's 5 Series (G61), sold in the UK as the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 and the all-wheel-drive i5 M60 xDrive, suited to drivers who want a large electric estate.

Body: Estate
Powertrain: Electric
Power: 335–593 bhp
Range: 321–370 mi
Boot: 570 l

Electric

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the i5 Touring is exceptionally quiet and comfortable, with a beautifully finished cabin and a practical boot. The common criticisms are a range that trails rivals such as the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and a high price with costly options; Auto Express found the steering short of feedback, and Carwow found the menus confusing.

From whatcar.com, autoexpress.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Electric
Power: 335–593 bhp
0–62 mph: 3.9–6.1 s
Top speed: 120–143 mph
Engine or motors: eDrive40: rear motor, 250 kW (340 hp); M60 xDrive: two motors, 442 kW (601 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque: 400 Nm (eDrive40), 795 Nm (M60 xDrive)
Gearbox: Single-speed automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive (eDrive40) or all-wheel drive (M60 xDrive)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 321–370 miles
Battery: 81.2 kWh
Fastest charging: 205 kW
Range detail: WLTP 310–370 miles (eDrive40, depending on trim), 285–321 miles (M60 xDrive)
Charging: 81.2 kWh battery as BMW UK lists it; DC up to 205 kW, 10–80% in 30 minutes; AC 11 kW (8.5 hours) or 22 kW (4.25 hours), 22 kW on the M60
Efficiency: 3.4–4 miles/kWh (eDrive40), 3.1–3.5 miles/kWh (M60 xDrive), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

Practicality

Body: Estate
Seats: 5
Boot: 570 litres
Length: 5,060 mm
Width: 1,900 mm
Boot: 570 litres, 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded
Towing: Up to 1,500 kg braked (eDrive40), 2,000 kg (M60 xDrive)
Size: 5,060 mm long, 1,900 mm wide (2,156 mm with mirrors), 1,515 mm high (1,505 mm M60); 2,995 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver 2,255 kg (eDrive40), 2,425 kg (M60 xDrive)

Pros and cons

Pros

570-litre boot, 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded
WLTP range up to 370 miles (eDrive40)
M60 xDrive is rated to tow 2,000 kg braked

Cons

EC unladen weight of 2,255–2,425 kg, including a 75 kg driver
DC charging peaks at 205 kW
eDrive40 is limited to 120 mph

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
AudiA6 Avant e-tron	Estate	Electric	322–543 bhp	364–445 mi	502 l	Sept 2024
AudiA6 Sportback e-tron	Saloon	Electric	322–543 bhp	383–469 mi	502 l	Sept 2024
AudiA5 Avant	Estate	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	148–630 bhp	51–73 mi	476 l	Jul 2024

Sources

Photo: prod.cosy.bmw.cloud

BMW i5 Touring, right side view in Phytonic Blue (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, right side view in Tanzanite Blue (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, right side view in Cape York Green (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, right side view in Black Sapphire (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, right side view in Brooklyn Grey (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, interior with Perforated and Quilted Veganza in Espresso Brown (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, interior with Perforated and Quilted Veganza in Black (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, interior with Perforated and Quilted Veganza in Smoke White (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, interior with M Alcantara and Veganza in Black (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, interior with BMW Individual Merino leather in Black and Atlas Grey (optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 Touring, left side view, standard electric configuration (exact UK maker model switch; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, centre console from above (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, console controller (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, cupholders (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, M steering wheel badge (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, door and dashboard trim (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, instrument cluster (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, seat stitching (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
The new BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring in the studio - Interior. (02/2024), cockpit with pale upholstery (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
The new BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring in the studio - Interior. (02/2024), roof and front headrests (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
The new BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring in the studio - Interior. (02/2024), panoramic glass roof and front headrests (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW
The new BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring in the studio - Interior. (02/2024), cockpit with black upholstery (official press photograph; optional equipment shown): BMW

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