Last updated August 4, 2026
The BMW i5 lineup starts with the eDrive40, the range-focused rear-wheel-drive model and the core choice for everyday luxury. The xDrive40 adds a second motor and all-wheel drive for more power and traction. The M60 is the performance branch, with stronger acceleration, M-specific tuning, upgraded brakes, and richer audio.
The Base Model trim level is the eDrive40, the range-focused core i5 with one rear motor and the full luxury-sedan character rather than a stripped-down feel.
Best for: Drivers who value driving range, energy efficiency, and traditional rear-wheel-drive handling.
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The All-wheel Drive trim level is the xDrive40, the traction-focused middle choice with two motors and stronger everyday acceleration than the eDrive40.
Best for: Drivers who want added grip in changing weather and more power without moving to the M60.
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Adds a front motor and all-wheel drive, raising output from 335 hp to 389 hp while keeping the i5's comfort and technology focus.
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The Performance trim level is the M60, the speed-focused i5 with much stronger output, M-specific tuning, and upgraded performance hardware.
Best for: Drivers who want the quickest, most assertive i5 while retaining four-door comfort and everyday usability.
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Builds on the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout with much stronger output, M-specific tuning and drive modes, upgraded brakes, and Bowers & Wilkins audio.
0 in stock| Feature | Base Model | Performance | All-wheel Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | eDrive409 in stock | M600 in stock | xDrive402 in stock |
| Recognized trim name | eDrive40 | M60 | xDrive40 |
| Motor layout | Single rear motor | High-output dual motors | Dual motors |
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Power | 335 hp | Higher-output M setup | 389 hp |
| Main focus | Range and efficiency | Speed and sharper responses | Traction and added power |
| Audio system | Harman Kardon | Bowers & Wilkins surround sound | Harman Kardon |
| Performance hardware | Standard i5 setup | M tuning and M Sport brakes | Standard i5 setup |
The lineup began with the eDrive40 and M60. The xDrive40 joined later as the middle all-wheel-drive model. By 2027, the listed lineup consists of the eDrive40 and xDrive40, so used-car shoppers should check the model year.
The eDrive40 is the core, range-focused i5. It uses one 335-hp rear motor and rear-wheel drive, while retaining the model’s large curved display, premium audio, heated front seats and main safety features.
The xDrive40 is the middle all-wheel-drive i5 offered from 2025 onward. Its two motors produce 389 hp and add traction and stronger acceleration without moving to the more aggressive M60.
The M60 is the high-performance i5 offered in the earlier lineup. It combines dual-motor all-wheel drive and 593 hp with M-specific driving settings, upgraded brakes and richer surround sound.
The eDrive40 has one 335-hp rear motor and emphasizes driving range. The xDrive40, offered from 2025 onward, adds a front motor for all-wheel drive and raises output to 389 hp. Their core cabin, screen, audio and safety features are similar.
The xDrive40 is the less aggressive all-wheel-drive choice, with 389 hp and an emphasis on comfort and everyday traction. The earlier M60 raises output to 593 hp and adds M-specific settings, stronger brakes and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.
The M60 adds dual-motor all-wheel drive, 593 hp, M-specific displays and driving modes, M Sport brakes and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system. The eDrive40 instead favors lower energy use and longer quoted range.
The eDrive40 is the range-focused choice. Its single rear motor avoids the extra motor and weight of the all-wheel-drive trims, and BMW identifies it as the i5 with the longest quoted driving range.
The xDrive40 is the balanced pick for added traction. From 2025 onward, its two motors provide all-wheel drive and automatically send power between the front and rear wheels as grip changes. The M60 also has all-wheel drive but focuses more heavily on performance.
The M60 is the performance-focused choice in the earlier lineup. Its dual-motor system produces 593 hp, and it adds M-specific driving settings and upgraded brakes while keeping the i5’s four-door luxury-sedan layout.
No. Even the eDrive40 carries the i5’s main luxury and technology features, including a 12.3-inch driver display, 14.9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated power front seats and premium audio.
In the newer lineup, both include BMW’s Driving Assistant suite. It covers blind-spot detection, lane keeping, forward-collision mitigation and speed-limit assistance. Equipment should still be verified on the individual used car.
The M60 has the notable factory audio upgrade in the earlier lineup: an 18-speaker, 655-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system. The eDrive40 and xDrive40 use a 12-speaker Harman Kardon system in the newer specifications.
Only 2027 i5 models are identified with a native NACS port across the listed eDrive40 and xDrive40 range. Earlier i5 trims still support fast charging, but shoppers should verify the connector and any adapter needs on the individual car.