Car A
740i
A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW i5 eDrive40
Sedan · Electric · FWD
Car B
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.
Why compared
different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatsdifferent segment
Usage fit
Family
63
/
56
City
27
/
32
Budget / value
37
/
19
Road trip
65
/
65
Performance
32
/
32
Cargo
28
/
31
Practical
43
/
24
Premium
68
/
63
Winter
30
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = 740i · Orange = BMW i5 eDrive40
Specs side-by-side
Spec
740i
BMW i5 eDrive40
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
740i
- Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
- Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
- 335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
- Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
- Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
- Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
- Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.
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
Verdict
Pick 740i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
740i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW i5 eDrive40 if…
More power
BMW i5 eDrive40 puts out 340 hp vs 335 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.