Every new BMW model sets the bar in its respective category, and the new BMW i5 revolutionizes the electric luxury sedan class. Having the new BMW i5 available at BMW of Monterey has led many car shoppers to our showroom, many of whom wonder how the BMW i5 compares to EV mainstays like the Tesla Model S. Below, we compare the BMW i5 and Tesla Model S so that you can see which of these luxury EVs suits you best.
Price and Value
- The new BMW i5 has a starting price of $68,000, which is a much more competitive price than the Tesla Model S, which starts at $74,990.
- Even with the more competitive pricing, the new BMW i5 comes standard with features and options not present in the Tesla Model S, including Parking Assistant and a heated steering wheel.
- Tesla models are notoriously expensive to repair and experience part delays that can have your car in the shop for months. You won't run into the same repair costs or delays if you buy or lease a BMW i5 near Salinas.
- Every new BMW i5 comes standard with two years of free 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America stations, which you won't find with the Tesla Model S.
Design, Performance, and Charging
- The BMW i5 is the result of decades of automotive excellence, and it mixes classic, timeless elegance with modern elements in a way that the Tesla Model S doesn't provide.
- The cabin of the BMW i5 offers Santa Cruz drivers high-end elements like glass knobs and real-wood trim, which are not part of the design of the Tesla Model S.
- The new BMW i5 pampers passengers with 100 cubic feet of passenger space, which is more than the Tesla Model S, and that shows in areas such as leg, head, and shoulder room in the BMW electric car.
- The Tesla Model S doesn't provide physical controls for items like the A/C and seats, instead making you do so through the touchscreen. The BMW i5 provides both touchscreen and physical controls that is the perfect mix for your experiences.
- Both of these electric luxury cars provide impressive power specs, but the BMW i5 has smoother handling and a sportier feel than the Model S.
Features and Safety
- Every BMW i5 for sale near Monterey comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration systems, which are much smoother and intuitive than the smartphone integration systems in the Tesla Model S.
- The My BMW App provides more functions and greater convenience than the Tesla App as the BMW i5 lets you pre-condition your vehicle and set charging times to avoid peak hours.
- The BMW i5 makes all interactions with the various systems easier through Natural Interaction, which includes gesture monitoring. The Tesla Model S does not have a comparable feature.
- Both of these new luxury electric cars provide state-of-the-art driver-assist technologies and hands-free driving systems, but only the BMW i5 has Cornering Lights for added visibility while turning.
Contact Our Dealership About the BMW i5 and Other BMW EVs
We're excited to have different BMW i5 options near Watsonville, and this BMW electric sedan is ready to change the way you drive. We hope that this BMW i5 and Tesla Model S comparison highlighted what sets these models apart, and let us know if you have other questions. You can continue searching through our new BMW inventory, which holds many other BMW EVs for sale and lease.