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About the BMW i5
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new BMW i5 is a Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $155,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $219,900 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the i5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2023.
The BMW i5 is only available with an electric motor that produces 250kW and 400Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2024 i5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
117.37 - 191.76 kW/t
75.47 kW/t
248.37 kW/t
Boot Space
490 - 570 litres
346 litres
610 litres
Price
$155,900 - $219,900
$133,575
$670,500
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,740 - 2,895 kg
2,395 kg
3,250 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 2,000 kg
750 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
136 - 146 mm
124 mm
148 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
83.9 kWh
0.5 kWh
106 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
22 kW
3.6 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
205 kW
170 kW
320 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
506 - 550 km
50 km
664 km
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2024 BMW i5 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $155,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $215,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $219,900 |
*excl. on-roads
2024 BMW i5 Dimensions
1515mm
1900mm
5060mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 BMW i5 Fuel Economy
| BMW i5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
| Automatic, 5-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
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BMW i5 FAQs
The cheapest BMW i5 is the Base that starts from $155,900.
The most expensive BMW i5 is the Base that starts from $219,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW i5 is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg
The largest BMW i5 is the Base which measures 1900mm wide, 5060mm in length and sits 1515mm tall.
The most powerful BMW i5 is the Base which has 442kW of power from its null engine.
The BMW i5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW i5 is the Base which weighs 2895 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW i5 uses Electric.