USA EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD vs BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) for as low as $14174, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) is a SUV, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is a Hatchback.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah
Years of Production 2021-2022 2018-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea Germany
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $14174
GCC Score 6.4 5.3

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 153 mi
Range (WLTP) 225 mi 191 mi
Range (GCC) 191 mi 158 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 58 kWh 42.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 54 kWh 37.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.3 kWh/100 mi 24 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.54 mi/kWh 4.17 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 6.1

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) maxes out at 50 kW.

The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah
Max Charging Power (AC) 10.9 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 50 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.9 5.2

Performance

The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 173 kW 135 kW
Motor Power (hp) 232 hp 181 hp
Motor Torque 446 lb-ft 184 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.8 s 7.2 s
Top Speed 115 mph 93 mph
Performance Score 4.8 3.3

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah
Length 182.5 in 157.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.7 in 80.3 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.4 in 69.9 in
Height 63.2 in 62.9 in
Wheelbase 118.1 in 101.2 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD (2021-2022), but the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range AWD BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 4442 lb 2972 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 26.3 ft3 9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 58.5 ft3 38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.8 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 4.3
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