BMW i5 442kW M60 xDrive 84kWh 4dr Auto [Ultimate Pack] Review
Category: Electric car
Section: Version review
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The model
Read full BMW i5 reviewThe BMW i5 is sharper to drive, classier inside and more practical than its main rival, the Mercedes EQE. So, why doesn't it get a five-star rating? Well, while it makes a lot of sense as a company car, it's expensive enough to put off a lot of people who like the idea of an electric 5 Series. If you do get an i5, we recommend the eDrive40 in M Sport trim.
The trim
See full equipmentIn addition to its extra performance, the M60 model comes with adaptive suspension, metallic paint, four-zone climate control, memory settings for the front seats, and bespoke M detailing inside and out.
The engine
See full engine specsWhile the eDrive40 version of the i5 has a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive, this flagship M60 model features two motors (one on each axle) for four-wheel drive. What's more, the M60 produces an extra 258bhp (for a total of 593bhp), so can blast from 0-62mph in a sports car-rivalling 3.8sec. Still, as exciting as this is, we reckon the eDrive40 is still fast enough to keep most people happy.