Electric cars are taking center stage at our BMW dealership near Germantown, and models like the 2025 BMW i5 make it easy to see why. Elegant, quick, quiet and comfortable, the new i5 changes everything when it comes to the perception of EVs in Tennessee. Simply put, the i5 drives like the premium sport sedan it is -- only with even faster acceleration and even less noise. The thrum of the tires on the pavement is all you'll hear when piloting this bona fide luxury EV down the interstate or steering it along your favorite set of ess curves.
Does the i5 have any competition? Technically, yes, as models like the 2025 Audi e-tron® GT, Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan and Tesla Model S occupy a similar market position. But the reality is that the electric i5 is in a league of its own, something our BMW i5 vs. Tesla Model S, Audi e-tron® GT and Mercedes-Benz EQE comparison makes abundantly clear. If you want the new EV near Germantown that's showing the world what an electric car should be, buy an i5 today.
Comparing the BMW i5 vs. the Competition
The new BMW i5 in Memphis has been outperforming competitors ever since its debut, and the reasons for that can partly be attributed to its unique mix of features that find the perfect blend between traditional comfort and cutting-edge tech. The result is a new electric car that is so easy to use that it becomes all but invisible during ordinary driving -- then shines when you cast a critical eye upon it.
Credit its sensibility, which shines through in features like the i5 steering wheel: a traditional, comfortable two-spoke unit that doesn't require a second thought to use. The Tesla yoke? Unless you've been a fighter pilot, the strange, nonintuitive joystick used in lieu of a real wheel will leave you sweating should the need arise for a three-point turn. It's a major detraction to the overall Model S experience.
As for technological advancement, the i5 offers standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, a Harman Kardon® audio system and countless exclusive high-tech amenities the Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla lack. One such unique feature? The BMW Interaction Bar with Ambient Lighting. You'll miss these luxuries should you choose a new Model S or e-tron® GT over buying a new i5 near Germantown.
2025 BMW i5
- Steering Wheel: 2-Spoke Steering Wheel
- Branded Audio System: Standard
- Interaction Bar w/ Ambient Lighting: Standard
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™: Standard
2025 Audi e-tron® GT
- Steering Wheel: 3-Spoke Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel
- Branded Audio System: Standard
- Interaction Bar w/ Ambient Lighting: N/A
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™: Standard
Tesla Model S
- Steering Wheel: Non-Round Yoke
- Branded Audio System: N/A
- Interaction Bar w/ Ambient Lighting: N/A
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™: N/A
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
- Steering Wheel: 3-Spoke Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel
- Branded Audio System: Standard
- Interaction Bar w/ Ambient Lighting: N/A
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™: Standard
How Do the BMW i5 Specs Compare to the Competition?
The BMW i5 offers excellent performance that's on par with what you can expect from any electric car of this caliber. When equipped with the dual-motor powertrain found in the i5 M60, you'll be rewarded with up to 593 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds.
What's more, the suspension on the i5 has been designed with components won't find anywhere else, such as the available xDrive all-wheel drive system and M Sport Brakes. In fact, the whole setup has been tuned by the BMW chassis engineers whose sixth sense for performance is unparalleled. The result? Handling that challenges even the best Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Audi EVs.
Buy a BMW i5 Near Me
Why does every BMW i5 in Tennessee feel so special? Credit how the mechanical features and interior technologies work together to create a seamless behind-the-wheel experience. The new i5 is stunningly intuitive and effortless to own and drive, yet still fully embraces the BMW brand's performance heritage. If that's not a recipe for success, we don't know what is.
Ready to lease or finance an i5 in Memphis? Contact Roadshow BMW today. We can't wait to help you take home this unforgettable new BMW EV.
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