BMW i5 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 BMW i5 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2027):
The BMW i5 is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
BMW i5 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 100 |
| 2027 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 116 |
| 2027 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 106 |
| 2027 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 100 |
| 2027 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 96 |
| 2027 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 92 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 110 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 106 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 98 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 98 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 96 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 91 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 99 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 94 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 91 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 105 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 99 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 96 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 90 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 88 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 84 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 93 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 93 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 87 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 99 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 105 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 96 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 85 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 91 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 89 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW i5 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the BMW i5 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The BMW i5 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the BMW i5 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the BMW i5. See the table above for the specific years and trims.