The BMW i5 offers a premium all-electric experience with a focus on performance and luxury, while the Toyota RAV4 Prime provides a more affordable and practical plug-in hybrid option with greater cargo capacity and a reputation for reliability. The choice depends on priorities: electric range and performance versus affordability and practicality.
| Attribute | BMW i5 | Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Name | BMW i5 | Toyota RAV4 Prime |
| Electric Range (miles) | eDrive40: 270-295, xDrive40: 248-266, M60: 240-256 | 42 |
| MPGe (City/Highway) | eDrive40: 104/105, xDrive40: 92/95, M60: 90/93 | 94 MPGe (Combined), 40 MPG city / 36 MPG highway |
| Horsepower | eDrive40: 335 hp, xDrive40: 389 hp, M60: 593 hp | 302 hp (combined), engine alone produces 176 or 177 hp |
| Cargo Space (cu ft) | 17.3 | 33.5 (behind rear seats), 69.8 (with rear seats folded) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | eDrive40: Rear-Wheel Drive, xDrive40: All-Wheel Drive, M60: All-Wheel Drive | Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Infotainment System (features, screen size) | BMW iDrive 8.5 interface, 12.3-inch digital gauge display, 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging pad, in-dash navigation. Screen Size: 12.3-inch (instrument cluster), 14.9-inch (central information display) | Standard 8-inch touchscreen, available 10.5-inch touchscreen, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4G LTE mobile hotspot, available JBL premium audio system, available navigation |
| Safety Features (e.g., lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control) | Active Driving Assistant, including lane departure warning, front collision warning with brake intervention, speed limit info | Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+), Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Parking Assist with Automated Braking, Eight airbags |
| Charging Time (Level 2, DC Fast Charging) | Level 2: Less than 10 hours (0-100%) using 240V outlet. DC Fast Charging: 100 miles in about 11 minutes at a 350kW charger. 180-200 miles of range in 30 minutes. 10-80% in 30 minutes. | Approximately 2.5 hours with a 240V Level 2 charger |
| Fuel Efficiency (Combined MPG) | Not applicable as it's an all-electric vehicle. See MPGe above. | 38 |
| Warranty (years/miles) | 4 years/50,000 miles | Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles, Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Hybrid System: 8 years / 100,000 miles, or 10 years / 150,000 miles, Corrosion Perforation: 5 years / unlimited miles |
| Price | Starting Price: 2025: $68,275, eDrive40: $66,800, xDrive40: $70,100, M60: $84,100 | $43,690 - $45,085 |
| Pros | Comfortable and composed ride with a sporty feel, Flawlessly assembled cabin, High quality materials, Comfortable seats, Intelligently designed infotainment system with large icons and an iDrive rotary controller, Regenerative Braking | Roomy interior, Pleasant seat support, Cushioned ride, High reliability |
| Cons | Not available | Not available |