BMW i5 442kW M60 xDrive 84kWh 4dr Auto Review
Category: Electric car
Section: Version review
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.
