BMW i5 vs Lucid Air (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,125

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

i5 eDrive40 RWD vs Air Pure RWD
Measure	i5	Air	Winner
MSRP + destination	$68,275	$72,400	i5
Horsepower	335 hp	430 hp	Air
Torque	295 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPGe	110 MPGe	146 MPGe	Air
EV range	310 mi	420 mi	Air
Cargo, max	17.3 cu ft	22.1 cu ft	Air
Cargo, seats up	17.3 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	37.0 in	36.6 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.3 in	45.4 in	Air
Length	199.2 in	195.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	76.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,916 lb	4,564 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.7 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	5.7 s tested	4.5 s tested	Air
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
i5 eDrive40 RWD $67,100	Air Pure RWD $70,900	$3,800
Air Pure RWD $70,900	i5 xDrive40 AWD $70,100	$800

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

i5 costs $3,200 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Air wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.