Global EV Comparison: BMW i5 eDrive40 vs XPENG P7 AWD Performance
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General Info
The XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €58600. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €54889 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2025 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €58600 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €54889 | €43870 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…) has a larger battery, the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-2025) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 475 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 582 km | 505 km |
| Range (GCC) | 464 km | 429 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84.4 kWh | 86.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.2 kWh | 82.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 19.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.71 km/kWh | 5.19 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 6.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 206 kW, while the XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…) maxes out at 182 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 206 kW | 182 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Performance
The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-2025) is rear-wheel drive, while the XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 348 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 467 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 757 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 6.1 |
Dimensions
The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-2025) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 4888 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2156 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1900 mm | 1896 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2998 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the XPENG P7 AWD Performance (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | XPENG P7 AWD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2205 kg | 2215 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 440 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 785 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.8 | 4.8 |
