Global EV Comparison: BMW i5 M60 xDrive vs Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) has a starting price of €99500, compared to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…), which starts at €240000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

While the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…).

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 320 kW, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) maxes out at 206 kW.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…), but the BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 kg, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.