On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 eDrive40 is about 20% cheaper than the Tesla Model S 85 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | AA · Model | BB · i5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 682 € | 591 € | 91 € · i5 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 702 € | 554 € | 148 € · i5 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 719 € | 525 € | 194 € · i5 |
Cumulative saving for the i5 eDrive40
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 eDrive40 is about 20% cheaper than the Tesla Model S 85 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BMW i5 eDrive40 offers more range: 512 km vs 426 km for Tesla Model S 85 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.