BMW i5 xDrive40 Review: Price in Portugal, Real Range and Charging
Published: 13/11/2026
BMW i5 xDrive40: all-wheel drive without the M60 price tag
0-100 km/h in 4.81 seconds. BMW quotes 5.4 s for the i5 xDrive40, but ArenaEV's test car beat that by more than half a second. That's a 5.06-metre electric saloon weighing over two tonnes. The xDrive40 sits in the middle of the range, between the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 and the M60 xDrive, and it's probably the version that makes the most sense if you want two motors without paying a fortune.
Search for the BMW i5 xDrive40 price in Portugal and you'll mostly find used-car classifieds and generic spec pages. We've pulled together what's actually known: the full spec sheet, real-world range, charging, the rivals you can buy here and where pricing stands, including what hasn't been confirmed yet.
BMW i5 xDrive40 price in Portugal: what we know
Let's start with the honest part: we couldn't find an official Portuguese price for the i5 xDrive40. What's out there are clues, and they need careful reading.
- BMW dealer in Portugal (Caetano): lists the i5 saloon "from €73,500" and the i5 Touring "from €79,000", but doesn't say which version. A "from" price normally means the entry-level car, and in the i5 range that's the eDrive40, not the xDrive40.
- Revista Carros (Portuguese car magazine): quotes the i5 eDrive40 Touring from €79,000, which backs up the idea that the figures above are eDrive40 prices.
- Germany (MY25, per EV Database): i5 xDrive40 saloon at €75,600 and xDrive40 Touring at €77,600.
- Netherlands (MY25): xDrive40 saloon at €81,270 and Touring at €83,327.
Bottom line: the xDrive40 should land above the €73,500 advertised for the range in Portugal, but by how much, nobody has published. Converting the German price isn't reliable either: VAT is 19% there and 23% here, and standard equipment and promotions vary by country. Before you decide, ask a dealer for a quote or use the BMW Portugal configurator.
Taxes: what works in the i5's favour
As a fully electric car, the i5 is exempt from ISV (Portugal's vehicle registration tax, paid at purchase) and from IUC (the annual road tax). For companies, it's more tax-efficient than a 530e or 520d, with one caveat: above a purchase price of €62,500, EVs lose part of their benefits on tributação autónoma (the autonomous corporate tax on company cars) and VAT deduction. At this price point, run the numbers with your accountant before signing.
BMW i5 xDrive40 specifications
| Spec | i5 xDrive40 |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive, dual motor |
| Power / torque | 290 kW (394 PS) / 590 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s (claimed); 4.81 s (ArenaEV measured) |
| Top speed | 215 km/h |
| Battery (gross / usable) | 84.4 kWh / 81.2 kWh, NMC, 400 V |
| WLTP range | up to 538 km |
| Real range (EV Database) | 465 km (175 Wh/km) |
| DC charging | 205 kW peak, 10-80% in about 30 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW standard, 22 kW optional |
| Length / width / height | 5,060 / 1,900 / 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,205 kg (DIN) / 2,345 kg (EU, incl. driver) |
| Boot | 490 L (785 L max), no frunk |
| Towing (braked) | 2,000 kg |
| Braking 100-0 km/h | 36 m (ArenaEV) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| Euro NCAP (2023) | Adult 89%, child 85%, vulnerable road users 86%, safety assist 78% |
A heat pump comes as standard, which helps in winter. ArenaEV lists 83.9 kWh gross capacity, while EV Database says 84.4 kWh. Usable capacity, the figure that matters, is 81.2 kWh in both.
BMW i5 xDrive40 real-world range: from 538 km down to 340 km
The 538 km WLTP figure is the brochure number. EV Database estimates 465 km in real mixed driving at 175 Wh/km (17.5 kWh/100 km), but the spread is wide:
| Condition | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| City, mild weather | 660 km | 123 Wh/km |
| Combined, mild weather | 535 km | 152 Wh/km |
| Motorway, mild weather | 440 km | 185 Wh/km |
| City, cold | 440 km | 185 Wh/km |
| Combined, cold | 390 km | 208 Wh/km |
| Motorway, cold | 340 km | 239 Wh/km |
"Cold" means -10 °C with the heating on, which you'll rarely see in Portugal. "Motorway" means a steady 110 km/h, and the limit here is 120 km/h, so expect a little less on Portuguese motorways.
US tests send mixed signals. Edmunds got 282 miles (about 454 km) from an xDrive40 on 21-inch wheels, beating its 259-mile EPA rating. SlashGear and BimmerLife, on the other hand, found the range estimate optimistic at motorway speeds.
Lisbon to Porto without stopping?
At around 310 km between the two cities, yes. In mild weather at a normal pace, the estimated 440 km motorway range leaves a comfortable buffer. On a winter day at 120 km/h the buffer shrinks, but you'll still make it. Lisbon to the Algarve is also a one-hop trip. For a 525 km journey, EV Database works out a single 15-minute charging stop.
The 2026 model year promises a bit more: a more efficient silicon-carbide inverter and lower-friction wheel bearings added range in the US (the xDrive40 on 21-inch wheels went from 248 to 259 miles). BMW hasn't yet published the effect on European WLTP figures.
BMW i5 xDrive40 charging time: 205 kW, but no longer class-leading
A 205 kW DC peak and 10-80% in about 30 minutes were strong numbers in 2023. Now that 800 V rivals charge much faster, ArenaEV singles out charging as the i5's main weakness. According to EV Database:
| DC charger (10-80%) | Average power | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kW | 50 kW | 72 min |
| 150 kW | 117 kW | 31 min |
| 300 kW | 123 kW | 29 min |
In practice, an ultra-fast charger on the MOBI.E network (Portugal's national public charging network) saves you just two minutes over a 150 kW unit. At home, the standard 11 kW onboard charger needs 8h45 for 0-100%; the optional 22 kW unit cuts that to 4h30, which is mostly useful at public AC posts. On a 7.4 kW wallbox, allow 13 hours.
The i5 supports Plug & Charge and battery preconditioning via the navigation. It has no V2L, V2H or V2G, so you can't power appliances or your home from the battery.
Behind the wheel: quicker than BMW claims
Over 200 kg lighter than the M60, the xDrive40 handles better and, in everyday driving, accelerates almost as hard as the range-topper. Ride height is slightly higher with more suspension travel, which makes it a touch more comfortable. ArenaEV recommends the optional adaptive suspension.
Cabin quietness is a real strength, with only a marginal difference from the M60. SlashGear praises the build quality and the supportive front sport seats, but criticises the piano-black trim that smudges easily and the climate controls at the bottom of the screen, which are awkward to use on the move.
Materials have improved since the early G60 cars, but ArenaEV feels the cabin still falls short of some earlier 5 Series generations. Rear space is tighter than you'd expect from a car over 5 metres long, and the floor hump eats into the middle passenger's foot room. Since March 2025, Harman Kardon audio has been standard.
BMW i5 xDrive40 vs M60, and the eDrive40
ArenaEV calls the xDrive40 "arguably the smartest choice" in the i5 line-up. The M60 costs over €25,000 more in some markets, and the real-world performance gain in daily driving is small for what you pay.
The tougher call is xDrive40 versus eDrive40. SlashGear, which tested the xDrive40, says it would pick the eDrive40: rear-wheel drive, less weight, more range (in the US, 310 miles EPA versus 259 on 21-inch wheels) and a lower price. If you live on the coast and rarely leave dry tarmac, the eDrive40 is plenty. The xDrive40 earns its keep if you want all-wheel drive for winter trips to the mountains or for towing up to 2,000 kg, or if you simply value the 394 PS.
BMW i5 vs Mercedes EQE and other rivals
In What Car?'s head-to-head against the Mercedes EQE 300, the i5 (eDrive40) came out on top:
| BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery | 81.2 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Efficiency on test | 3.0 mi/kWh | 2.6 mi/kWh |
| Peak DC charging | 205 kW | 170 kW |
| 10-80% | 28 min | 33 min |
| Boot | 490 L | 430 L |
| Weight | 2,205 kg | 2,355 kg |
The i5 was also quicker, sharper through corners and roomier in the back. The EQE hits back with a quieter, plusher motorway ride thanks to its air suspension. In the UK, the i5 was around £7,800 cheaper.
ArenaEV names the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro and the Zeekr 7GT as the xDrive40's direct rivals, and rates the Zeekr as the stronger car in several areas. The Tesla Model S is no longer a new-car alternative: production ended in Q2 2026, so it's a used-market option only.
Used BMW i5 prices in Portugal
If you don't need a new car, the used market is the more interesting route. The used i5s we found for sale in Portugal were all eDrive40s, priced between roughly €48,750 and €56,000, well below the entry price of a new one. Used xDrive40s are still rare here.
When looking at a used i5, check the battery health and how much of the 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty is left, whether it has the 22 kW charger and adaptive suspension, and its service history with the BMW network.
Frequently Asked Questions
BMW has not published an official Portuguese price for the i5 xDrive40 yet. The i5 saloon is advertised in Portugal from €73,500, but that figure most likely refers to the entry-level eDrive40, so the xDrive40 should cost more. For reference, the xDrive40 saloon costs €75,600 in Germany (19% VAT) and €81,270 in the Netherlands, while Portugal charges 23% VAT. For a firm figure, ask a dealer for a quote or use the BMW Portugal configurator.
EV Database estimates about 340 km on the motorway in cold weather (-10 °C at 110 km/h), using 23.9 kWh/100 km. In mild weather, it estimates 440 km on the motorway. Both figures are well below the 538 km WLTP rating. Portugal's milder winters should put real range somewhere between the two, though you'll get a little less at the 120 km/h limit.
On a rapid charger, the i5 xDrive40 goes from 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes, with a 205 kW peak. On a 50 kW charger, the same top-up takes about 72 minutes. On AC, the standard 11 kW onboard charger needs about 8h45 for a full 0-100% charge, and the optional 22 kW unit cuts that to about 4h30.
The eDrive40 is rear-wheel drive. It's lighter and cheaper, and it goes further: 310 EPA miles in the US, against 259 for the xDrive40 on 21-inch wheels. The xDrive40 adds all-wheel drive, 394 hp and 590 Nm, and does 0-100 km/h in 5.4 s claimed (4.81 s measured by ArenaEV). If you mostly drive in town or along the coast, the eDrive40 is enough. The xDrive40 makes more sense if you drive in the mountains or in winter, or tow up to 2,000 kg.
Most used BMW i5s for sale in Portugal are eDrive40s, priced at roughly €48,750 to €56,000. Used xDrive40s are still rare here. Before you buy, check the battery's health, how much of the 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty is left, and whether the car has the 22 kW AC charger.
Is the BMW i5 xDrive40 worth buying?
If you want a quiet, efficient electric executive saloon with all-wheel drive, the xDrive40 is the best-balanced version of the range: quick enough, far cheaper than the M60, and with enough range to cover typical Portuguese trips with room to spare. Its weak spots are the 400 V architecture, which no longer keeps up with newer rivals on charging, and a single 81.2 kWh battery option. Before you commit, get the actual xDrive40 price from a dealer, then compare it with an eDrive40 and with what the used market has to offer.