BMW i5 eDrive40 vs 740d xDrive

BMW i5 eDrive40

Sedan · Electric · FWD

740d xDrive

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Car A

BMW i5 eDrive40

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is a premium electric saloon that blends long range with strong performance for road trips and daily use. Its high price and FWD layout may not suit shoppers prioritizing low cost or classic rear-drive dynamics.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety340 hpElectric

Car B

740d xDrive

The 740d xDrive is a premium AWD diesel saloon built for long-distance road trips, blending strong acceleration with efficient cruising. Its five-seat cabin and 500-liter boot suit family travel, but it’s less ideal for tight-city routines and cargo-heavy tasks.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safetyAWD

Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 56 / 64

City 32 / 31

Budget / value 19 / 42

Road trip 65 / 68

Performance 32 / 38

Cargo 31 / 28

Practical 24 / 46

Premium 63 / 67

Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW i5 eDrive40 · Orange = 740d xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW i5 eDrive40 740d xDrive

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Pros & cons

BMW i5 eDrive40

561 km range supports long highway stints between charges
560 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and luggage
340 hp, 430 Nm and 5.7 s 0-100 km/h enable confident overtakes
Premium positioning with strong safety signals
Premium price of 67,500 may exceed tighter budgets
FWD layout may not appeal to drivers seeking rear- or all-wheel-drive feel
Saloon body’s separate boot limits cargo flexibility versus open-load designs
Focus on comfort, range and refinement over maximal practicality for bulky gear

740d xDrive

AWD traction for winter roads and mixed conditions
4.5 s 0-100 km/h and 680 Nm for effortless overtakes
6.5 combined consumption makes it efficient for its class on long trips
Five seats and a 500-liter boot support growing-family travel
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus wagons and SUVs
Diesel powertrain is not the best fit for mostly short city trips
Premium pricing around 85,000 may exceed some budgets
Large footprint makes tight urban driving and parking less convenient

Verdict

Pick BMW i5 eDrive40 if…

Lower entry price

BMW i5 eDrive40 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick 740d xDrive if…

All-wheel drive

740d xDrive's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW i5 eDrive40

740d xDrive

Verdict

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