Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan RWD Plus vs Taycan RWD Plus vs BMW i5 eDrive40
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-2024 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Germany, China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €107224 | - Price Europe (New) | €70200 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €57900 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 512 km | 389 km | 499 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 678 km | 505 km | 627 km |
| Range (GCC) | 528 km | 396 km | 489 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105 kWh | 93.4 kWh | 84.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97 kWh | 83.7 kWh | 81.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.4 kWh/100 km | 21.1 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.44 km/kWh | 4.73 km/kWh | 6.02 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.3 | 5.8 | 8.4 |
Charging
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 320 kW | 268 kW | 206 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.2 | 7.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 320 kW | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 429 hp | 469 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 420 Nm | 357 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.4 s | 6 s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.5 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 4963 mm | 5060 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | 2144 mm | 2156 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | 1966 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1379 mm | 1394 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2900 mm | 2995 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | Porsche Taycan RWD Plus | BMW i5 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2245 kg | 2205 kg | 2195 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 407 l | 490 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 785 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | 84 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 5 | 5.8 |
