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BMW i5 Touring vs BMW iX3
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
Selected trim40Change trim395 mi · 82.6 kWh · £53,250
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 Touring leads on family practicality and running costs, while the BMW iX3 leads on motorway range, charging speed and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the BMW iX3 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW iX3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
i5 Touring
6.1
iX3
6.2
Too close to call
Motorway RangeiX3
i5 Touring
6.7
iX3
7.8
Familyi5 Touring
i5 Touring
9.4
iX3
8
ChargingiX3
i5 Touring
3
iX3
8.3
Cost Per Milei5 Touring
i5 Touring
7.3
iX3
6.4
City DrivingiX3
i5 Touring
1.3
iX3
3.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BMW iX3
40
- £16,795 cheaper
- 25 miles more WLTP range
- 95 kW faster rapid charging
- 9 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,045 | £53,250 (better) |
| Official range | 370 miles | 395 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 570 L (better) | 520 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 21 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec | 6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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BMW i5 Touring
BMW iX3
Length
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
BMW iX34,782mm-278mm
Width
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm
BMW iX31,895mm-5mm
Height
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm-120mm
BMW iX31,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,782 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,895 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,093 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 12.1 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 505 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L (better) | 520 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L | 1750 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 58 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5 Touring
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
- 1st-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 570 L.
- 2,995 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
BMW iX3
- 395 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 300 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Uses 146 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 95% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |  BMW iX3 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 4.78m-278mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.90m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.09m |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.64m+120mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.90m-99mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L (better) | 520L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L | 1750L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 58L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 12.1m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,255kg | 2,200kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh (better) | 82.6kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 370 mi | 395 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW | 300kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,045 | £53,250 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 370 miles | 395 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 308 miles (better) | 293 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 21 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW | 300 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 146 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 82.6 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec | 6 sec (better) |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 235 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
BMW iX3
40
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - BMW iX3 40
Tested 2026
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | BMW iX340 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 Touring worth the extra £16,795 over the BMW iX3?
The BMW i5 Touring costs £16,795 more than the BMW iX3. For that premium it adds 50 litres more boot space. The BMW iX3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 25 miles more WLTP range and 95 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BMW iX3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 Touring or the BMW iX3?
The BMW iX3 is £16,795 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW iX3 comes out roughly £16,755 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW i5 Touring and BMW iX3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring and 293 miles for the BMW iX3 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW i5 Touring goes roughly 16 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 30 minutes in the BMW i5 Touring and 21 in the BMW iX3, so the BMW iX3 loses less time at each stop. So the BMW i5 Touring stops less often while the BMW iX3 stops for less time - pick on which you would rather do.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 Touring or the BMW iX3?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 505 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX3 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .