How does the 2024 BMW i5 compare with Tesla Model S？

Finally, a new electric car has been introduced, but how does it compare with it?

It has long been regarded as the king of medium-sized luxury cars, but in 2024, an electric car, the i5, was introduced. It turned its attention to. The question is, can it really become the most recognized battery-driven car on the market? Let’s have a look.

To put it bluntly, it is cheaper. In the entry version, compared with Tesla’s $82,000, the starting price of the i5 is $69,000. However, on the M60, although it is more expensive than Tesla, BMW’s M performance is incomparable to Tesla.

Imitating Apple is one of the reasons why Tesla’s demand continues to rise. Unlike the conventional DC charging stations available to the public, Tesla has been investing in a powerful network of 3-level super charging stations all over the world. Tesla has higher charging power when charging. The 2023 Model S has a fast charging architecture with standard dual-motor settings, and promises to travel 200 miles within 15 minutes of charging. Therefore, BMW can’t compete with Tesla in charging. The cruising range is between 296 miles and 362 miles.

Driver assistance is all the rage now, and BMW i5 is no stranger to this trend. In fact, in addition to the usual BLIS system and night vision headlights, the i5 is equipped with a lane-changing assistant that is different from anything else on the market. This technology is called an active lane-changing assistant system with eye confirmation function. It uses two sets of cameras-some internal cameras and some external cameras-to automatically drive into the lane without any physical input.

The in-car camera tracks the driver’s eye movement through a set of cameras wedged into the dashboard, and when it detects a gap in the road, it will suggest changing lanes. If you really want to approve this proposal, all you have to do is blink cheekily at the left mirror or the right mirror (depending on the space you want to enter), and then the assistant will take over.

Tesla has long been regarded as a pioneer of this technology. Since the launch of the first Model s in 2014, it has been implementing iterations of autonomous driving software. Now the system has become completely powerful, and can follow the route guidance of going up and down the ramp without any driver’s intervention.

BMW has rolled up its sleeves and transformed the 5 Series, especially in the cab. The previous generation BMW was criticized for the minefield of buttons, selection knobs and touch pads, which made such simple things as volume reduction difficult. For i5, the number of buttons is significantly reduced, and most special functions can only be accessed through the new touch screen. The driver information display screen adopts a curved design similar to a sun visor, which is a 12.3-inch ultra-clear panel and integrated with a 14.9-inch multimedia screen.

Enthusiastic supporters of the Model S Owners Club quickly reminded anyone that cheap interiors are an inevitable by-product of environmental awareness. As far as i5 is concerned, this concept is sheer nonsense. In fact, the i5 and the new 5-series ICE variants represent BMW’s first vegan interior as a standard. Veganza surface reflects the softness of animal leather, and optional perforation and decorative quilting are provided to enhance the seating experience.

The i5 doesn’t lack amazing screens, buttons and gimmicks, but it’s a little sensory overload. Between the daunting shape and figuring out the cabin yourself, you may need to call on sick leave to connect. On the other hand, Model S retains its ergonomic style and is very simple to use.

In 2023, the almost borderless central screen will become horizontal, cut in half, and beautified with a clearer 2200×1300 display. The whole user interface on the first and second rows of screens has the modern practicability of smart phones, and there is no fuss.

In terms of control, there is no dispute that i5 should have the upper hand. Just like every BMW (M or other) that leaves the production workshop, each one has undergone a rigorous test to determine its ability to have sports and comfort characteristics. The handling performance of the i5 is shown as a widened track with horns on both axles-by the way, this is to achieve a nearly perfect 50:50 load distribution.

M60s sports suspension is available in standard i5, which is equivalent to electronically controlled shock absorber, active steering and vertical dynamic management system. To put it simply, the i5 should be able to manage less compliant roads, and the spring coefficient can be reduced during driving, which means excellent handling.