Genesis G80 vs BMW i5

The Genesis G80 starts from $132,000 before on-road costs, while the BMW i5 opens at $155,900. That makes the Genesis G80 the more affordable entry point by $23,900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $145,200 and $171,490 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Genesis G80 and BMW i5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Genesis G80 and 89% for the BMW i5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Genesis G80 and 6 in the BMW i5.

The Genesis G80 features a 27-inch touchscreen, while the BMW i5 gets a 14.9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G80 stands out with ventilated seats, V2L, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BMW i5. The BMW i5 counters with panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Genesis G80 uses a Electric producing 272kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The BMW i5 responds with a Electric making 250kW and 430Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Genesis G80 has the clear power advantage at 272kW vs 250kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis G80 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 94.5kWh (Genesis G80) vs 84kWh (BMW i5), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 557km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis G80) vs 205kW (BMW i5).

The Genesis G80 measures 5,135mm long on a 3,140mm wheelbase, 75mm longer than the BMW i5 at 5,060mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 334L in the Genesis G80 and 500L in the BMW i5, giving the BMW i5 a 166L advantage.

For towing, the BMW i5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW i5). Both match on warranty length.