BMW i5 vs BMW M3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 BMW M3
Overview
| Spec | BMW i5eDrive40 | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | eDrive40 | Sedan |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW i5eDrive40 | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67,100 (best) | $79,300 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW i5eDrive40 | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 110 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 310 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 8 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 15.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW i5eDrive40 | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 473 hp (best) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW i5eDrive40 | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 17.3 cu ft (best) | 16.9 cu ft |
| Payload | 988 lbs (best) | 860 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,916 lbs | 3,840 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (best) | 112.5 in |
| Length | 199.2 in (best) | 189.1 in |
| Width | 74.8 in (best) | 74.3 in |
| Height | 59.6 in (best) | 56.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW i5eDrive40 | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW i5 | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | eDrive40 $67,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | xDrive40 $70,100 MSRP | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP |