Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40
- 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range | |
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| Model alias | G60 | - |
| Trim | eDrive40 | Single Motor Extended Range |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | Global | Europe |
| Price | USD 67,795 (USA, May 2023) EUR 77,572 (The Netherlands, Jun 2023) | EUR 56,450 (Germany, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Sapphire Black Brilliant Gray Mineral White Phytonic Blue Oxide Gray Cape York Green BMW Individual Tanzanite | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Sage Green Metallic Fusion Red Metallic |
| Interior colors | Veganza Smoke White Veganza Burgundy Red Veganza Espresso Brown Veganza Black BMW Individual Leather | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 199.2 in 5060 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 74.8 in 1900 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.9 in 2156 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 59.6 in 1515 mm | 62.6 in 1591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in 2995 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 66.1 in 1680 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Rear track | 67.6 in 1716 mm | 63.1 in 1603 mm |
| Clearance | 5.7 in 146 mm | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.0 in 991 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 | 413.0 l 14.58 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1205.0 l 42.55 ft3 1.21 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4695.85 lb 2130 kg | 4620.89 lb 2096 kg |
| Payload | 1344.82 lb 610 kg | 890.67 lb 404 kg |
| GVWR | 6040.67 lb 2740 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.319 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight EU - 2205 kg Surface area - 2.49 | Frontal area - 2.54 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | - | E400V8 (EH) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 119.9 mph 193.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.00 s | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 361.6 mi / 582.0 km WLTP, CMB: 308.8 mi / 497.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 361.0 mi / 581.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.7 |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 11. 7 m Steering ratio - 15.2:1 | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Double wishbone | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Pneumatic (air suspension) Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 | 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 102Y | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 235/45R20 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11 kW DC 200 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 205 kW, 0:20-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:55-8:25 | DC 200 kW, 0:22-0:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 3-point automatic-reel belt on all seats with stoppers at front (S) Active Lane Chane Assistant with eye confirmation (O) Active Roll Stabilization (S) Active Stability Control and Dynamic traction Control (S) Brake Assist (S) Cornering Brake Assist (S) Crash sensors (S) Distance Conotrol with Stop & Go (O) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Brake Function (S) Dynamic Stability Control with ABS (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and side airbags for driver and passenger (S) Highway Assistant (O) Hill Start Control (S) Interaction airbag between driver and front passenger (S) New steering wheel with new multifunction buttons with active hapctics (S) Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist (S) Parking Assitant Professional (O) Performance Control (S) Seat belt tensioner and force limites front and rear outer seats (S) Steering and Lane Control Asssist (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Trailer Stability Control (S) 12.3-inch driver display cluster (S) 14.9-inch touch control display (S) 5G connectivity and eSIM (S) Apple carPlay and Android Auto (S) BMW iDrive with QuickSelect (S) BMW Interaction Bar (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps (S) BMW OS 8.5 (S) Head-Up Display and Augmented View (O) Comfort seats (O) Sport seats (S) Panoramic glass roof (O) Adaptive LED headlights (S) Adaptive LED headlights with matrix high beam (O) BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting (O) M Shadow Line lights (O) Fully vegan interior (S) Merino leather in bi-color variants (O) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (O) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Blockier-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) (O) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Emergency Stop Assist (O) Front and rear parking assist (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Keyless entry (O) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Parking camera with 360° surround view (O) Pilot Assist (O) Rear Impact Mitigation (O) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 8 x -speaker 250W audio system with Air Woofer Technology (S) 13 x -speaker 600W Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Fresh Air Subwoofer (O) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 12V connection on center console in front (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Inductive smartphone charging system (S) Two USB-C ports in the center console front and rear (S) Volvo Cars app, including 4-year subscription (S) Advanced air purification system with fine dust filtration according to air quality standard PM2.5 (O) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Fog sensor (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heat pump (S) High-voltage coolant heating (HVCH) (S) Comfort front seats (S) Fixed rear seat head restraints (S) Headrests of the 2nd row of seats can be folded down (electric) (O) Heated front seats (S) Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (O) Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Door handles in body colour (S) Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Power tailgate (O) Rain sensor (S) Side window trim in high-gloss black (bottom) (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Sport exterior mirrors in high-gloss black (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED fog lights (integrated in the front spoiler) (O) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Rear fog lights (S) Premium textile upholstery (S) Textile floor mats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range |