Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE vs BMW i5 M60 — full comparison

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

Sedan · Electric · FWD

vs

BMW i5 M60

Sedan · Electric · FWD

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

Car A

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE combines a long 614 km range with strong power for confident road trips and daily use. It seats five comfortably, but cargo flexibility and all-weather traction aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyElectric

BMW i5 M60

Car B

BMW i5 M60

A luxury electric saloon that blends serious performance with long-distance practicality. Best for drivers prioritizing premium comfort and speed over maximum winter traction or tight budgets.

5 seatsSedanElectric619 hpElectric

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 50 / 36

City 48 / 26

Budget / value 31 / 5

Road trip 64 / 49

Performance 35 / 44

Cargo 22 / 32

Practical 20 / 24

Premium 30 / 71

Winter 26 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE · Orange = BMW i5 M60

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE BMW i5 M60

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Pros & cons

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

614 km range reduces charging stops on road trips
325 hp and 605 Nm deliver confident highway passing
Seats 5, fitting compact-family and city needs
Around 41,000, offers good value in its segment for range and power
401-liter trunk and weak cargo signal limit utility for cargo-heavy use
FWD configuration may not suit buyers seeking AWD traction
7.4 s 0–100 km/h may feel modest if you want a very quick EV
Price point can stretch tight budgets

BMW i5 M60

Blistering straight-line pace: 619 hp, 1000 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.7 s.
Long-trip readiness with a 101.7 kWh battery and an estimated 497 km range.
Room for family duties: five seats and a large 570 L boot.
Luxury-focused positioning suits premium comfort and performance driving.
Premium price point (109,900) rules out budget-focused buyers.
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy those seeking maximum winter traction.
If you need well over ~500 km between charges, the 497 km range may feel limiting.
Saloon body lacks the wide hatch opening and seating flexibility some shoppers want.

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE if…

Lower entry price

Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick BMW i5 M60 if…

More power

BMW i5 M60 puts out 619 hp vs 325 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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