i5 xDrive40 AWD
What the i5 xDrive40 adds over the i5 eDrive40
| Spec | i5 eDrive40 | i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 389 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 435 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Single all-electric motor | Dual all-electric motors |
| MPG (combined) | 110 MPGe | 98 MPGe |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 0-60 mph: 5.2 s, Combined fuel economy: 98 MPGe, Dual all-electric motors, Horsepower: 389 hp, Top speed: 130 mph, Torque: 435 lb-ft, xDrive all-wheel drive
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitDimensions Exterior
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Dual all-electric motors |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 389 hp |
| Torque | 435 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (combined) | 98 MPGe |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 1 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSeating1 std · 0 opt
- Seating capacity: 5
Interior1 std · 0 opt
- Headroom front / rear: 39.1 in / 37.7 in
Exterior1 std · 0 opt
- Body style: Sedan
Powertrain9 std · 0 opt
- xDrive all-wheel drive
- 0-60 mph: 5.2 s
- Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio
- Combined fuel economy: 98 MPGe
- Dual all-electric motors
- Fuel type: Electric
- Horsepower: 389 hp
- Top speed: 130 mph
- Torque: 435 lb-ft
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Wheelbase: 117.9 in
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 i5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the i5 xDrive40
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 BMW i5 i5 xDrive40 add over the i5 eDrive40?
Against the i5 eDrive40, 7 features become standard that the i5 eDrive40 does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.