2025 BMW i5 Interior Dimensions & Features
In 2023, BMW sold 2,253,835 car units, an increase of seven percent from the previous year. By trouncing arch-rival Mercedes Benz, BMW retained the world’s best-selling luxury car brand tag, and this is a testament to its success in an industry dominated by other renowned premium cars big names such as Lexus, Audi, Porsche, and Cadillac. But what is the secret to BMW’s lifelong success?
Started in 1916 during the turbulent World War I epoch, the German automaker has always been driven by two overarching mantras: to provide “Pure Driving Pleasure” and give its customers an “Ultimate Driving Experience.” A century later, BMW has remained true to these high standards, which has been key to remaining relevant even with disruptive and highly innovative competitors like Tesla entering the ever-delicate luxury car fray.
Also, BMW has never forgotten the need to travel with the times, and this has seen them embrace emission-free vehicles aligned with the world's demands for a future with little to no reliance on fossil fuels. One of the outcomes of this development includes a classy line of all-electric sedans under the BMW 5 Series, better known as BMW’s i5 versions, which form the foundation of this discussion.
Today, we discuss the car model, its available trims, and most importantly, check out the BMW i5 interior and the raft of available luxury features. So we welcome you to join us in this guide where we promise to leave no stone unturned in unraveling all about this car. Let’s go.
BMW i5 Trims
Shopping for this 5-series luxury sedan doesn’t present headaches as you only have three trims to choose from: the i5 eDrive40, xDrive40, and i5 M60. However, it’d be naive to imagine that the limited models translate to brand inferiority as this is one of the most impressive luxury electric sedans in the market owing to its roots from the gas-powered variants such as the 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i XDrive, and 550e XDrive.
Notably, the 335hp-rated i5 eDrive40 is the base model of the i5 and, it is quite an incredible buy for those looking for a lowly priced ($68,275) luxury sedan that matches its gas-powered sedan variant in every front while giving you the cool, near-silent engine you’ve always been craving. Although not the sauciest in the series, with this car, you only require 5.7 seconds to hit 60mph from zero and this is pretty impressive and way better than what you get with compact sporty sedans like the Kia EV6.
If you find the base version too reserved for your liking, you can opt for the mid-i5 xDrive40 option, which is pricier at around $71,095 and gives you more powertrain with 389 hp and a zero to 60 mph time of around 5.2 seconds.
Finally, for the adrenaline junkies, BMW has a top-of-the-line M60 version lined up for you. This performance vehicle is the real deal in this series, delivering a whooping 593hp (quite imposing for a sedan). Its zero-to-60 mph acceleration rate is also phenomenal at a measly 3.7 seconds, although this is quite a bit of time compared to the 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire, which at 1.89 seconds, grabs the fastest sedan in the world crown.
BMW i5 Interior
Just how spacious is the BMW i5’s interior? Although it's a sedan, it's a five-seater car with sufficient space to house your cargo. It has 38.8 inches of headroom and 59.2 inches of front shoulder room, ensuring you’re not hunched up inside the car. The front legroom measures 41.3 inches, and it's pretty sufficient to guarantee the driver and the co-passenger the ultimate comfort expected of such a luxury car.
Talking of luxury, there is just a load of numerous opulence inside that you cannot just imagine that it is a sedan with functionalities such as the following coming standard in all the trims:
A Height-adjustable driver seat features a thigh extension capacity and power-adjustable lumbar support.
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- Multi-level heated driver and passenger seat
- Interior Upholstery
If there’s something that BMW takes seriously, it's not just giving you an outward feel of posh but real comfort, which is best reflected in their choice of upholstery material. In the i5, BMW goes for the softest and the finest of all leathers, Extended Merino Leather (it’s actually real leather), and this is available in numerous color variants that include:
- Silverstone II Atlas Grey
- Black/Atlas Grey M
- Copper Brown/Atlas Grey
However, if you prefer animal-friendly and eco-leather, BMW also got you covered with the Veganza leather, which is equally deluxe with improved grains than some of the erstwhile synthetic leathers in the auto industry. This material is superbly soft and more comfortable than real leather in extreme hot and cold weather conditions. It's available in colors such as:
- Smoke White
- Burgundy Red
- Espresso Brown Perforated and Quilted
- Black M
- Black Perforated and Quilted
- Luxurious Interior Suite
Elegance is the cardinal theme in this car’s interior, and class runs through every detail. You simply can’t help but faze at the incredible attention to detail inside the vehicle. Talk of the Glass Controls on the car’s iDrive controller and rocker switch that are simply phenomenal and ooze all the class in the world.
Also, experience the standard glass BMW Interaction Bar that comes with elegant ambient lighting that is super sensitive to your touch providing sufficient light to the cabin at any time. How about the entertainment? Well, there’s no boring day in the BMW i5 because, with the i5 eDrive40 and i5 xDrive40, you get to enjoy music and podcasts from the car’s 12-speaker and 205-watt Harman Kardon Premium Sound System.
The sound system is even beefed up in the performance BMW i5 M60 Sedan, which comes with an 18-speaker, 655-watt Bowers & Wilkins Surround System that grants you super duper sound harmony to keep you and other car occupants entertained while driving.
Finally, you can access features like rear window defrosting, Dual front cupholders, tire pressure monitoring, Front and rear USB ports, Power tailgate, and BMW eDrive Services, such as the remaining range and charging status. And if you cannot remember where you’ll get the next available charging station, the i5 has you covered with the “charging station search” functionality. This car’s luxury is simply beyond real!
Infotainment and Connectivity
Connectivity is no issue with this model thanks to features like Enhanced USB and Bluetooth wireless technology. You can conveniently access BMW Remote Services such as Remote Climate, Remote Door Unlock, and My BMW App from your mobile device. It also supports functionalities like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility, enabling you to play media from your mobile device.
The instrumentation is deluxe and perfectly stationed on the car’s dashboard. Once you enter the vehicle, you’ll notice a 14.9" central information display and a BMW Curved Display with a configurable 12.3" instrument cluster.
In addition, navigation is a breeze enabled by the BMW Operating System 8.5, which can receive voice prompts when driving and even via touchscreen. Navigation is further supported by real-time Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for maps and a Cloud-based system, which, together with the dynamic cruise control, means you’ll rarely make a mistake.
BMW i5 Exterior Features
From the outside, the BMW i5 gives you the athletic allure that screams “Sports Car,” an appeal only matched by sedans like the Ford Mustang Mach E. Its exterior aesthetics and aerodynamics design are just top of the world, ensuring it glides on the road seamlessly while giving you the ultimate comfortable handling.
The wheels are 19 inches standard on all the trims, but there’s the option for 21 inches on the premier i5 M60 sedan. BMW goes for a non-metallic shade available only in the Alpine White color option and metallic hues that include Cape York Green Metallic, Phytonic Blue Metallic, Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, and Black Sapphire Metallic.
Also, experience the conveniences of Power-folding and heated side mirrors, which come standard in all trims. If you fancy the top-end exterior features, you can settle for the M60’s M Sport Professional Package, which adds more deluxe features to the exterior, such as an illuminated Kidney Grille, extended Shadowline trim, and M Sport Brakes with the option of either red or blue calipers.
BMW i5 Performance, Charging, Range and Efficiency
As earlier captured, the base i5 eDrive40 model features a single all-electric 335-hp motor that delivers 295 lb-ft of torque and is, therefore, available only in the rear-wheel drive mode.
However, the xDrive40 has an additional motor that generates 389 horsepower and 435 lb-ft of torque while giving the vehicle an All-Wheel Drive system. But for the ultimate power, you’ll have to drive the premium 593 hp M60 xDrive trim with dual motors and a phenomenal 586 lb-ft of torque output.
A Brake Energy Recuperation system is standard in all the trims, and this is central to extending the car’s range while enhancing the braking unit's longevity. In addition, the model features an 84.3 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack as a standard in all the trims giving around 295 miles of range on the base i5 eDrive40 variant. This reduces to around 256 miles in the M60 xDrive trim, which definitely uses more power for its robust drivetrain.
Notable is that the battery charges fast on a DC fast charger, taking only 30 minutes to fill up from 10% to 80%. Its battery has an advanced active thermal management system to enhance its longevity, ensuring you get ultimate value for your money with the vehicle. It also perfectly sits below the car’s floorboard strategically, ensuring it doesn’t eat the interior space while not hampering its agility.
This is the car to charge overnight and be guaranteed full charge in the morning to run your errands as it takes only 9 hours on Level 2 charging to fill up from zero to 100%.
Which is the Best BMW i5 Trim?
If you love speed, power, and ultimate luxury, the best bet will be the top-of-the-range BMW i5 M60 sedan, which has the best specs. However, it fares the worst in driving range of all the i5s. Its cost of around $85,000 is also discouraging to some users.
For those whose Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe are the top priorities, the base i5 eDrive40 is the ideal car, given its rating of 105 MPGe highway. Finally, the mid-level i5 xDrive40 is the best deal if you’re looking for a balance between the top and bottom trims. It also comes at a relatively fair price of $71,095, is AWD, and has a commendable range of features.
