BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) for as low as $27988, while the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) begins at $21999.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Years of Production 2022-2024 2020-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (Used) $27988 $21999
GCC Score 6.2 7.6

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024).

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Range (EPA) 256 mi 402 mi
Range (WLTP) 300 mi 405 mi
Range (GCC) 242 mi 363 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70.2 kWh 103 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 98 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.7 kWh/100 mi 27 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.61 mi/kWh 3.7 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 9.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) maxes out at 180 kW.

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) is limited to 11 kW.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 180 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.4 8.1

Performance

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 398 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 534 hp
Motor Torque 295 lb-ft 557 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.8 s 3.7 s
Top Speed 118 mph 155 mph
Performance Score 4.6 6.9

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024).

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Length 188.3 in 195.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.6 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.9 in 77.3 in
Height 57 in 56.9 in
Wheelbase 112.4 in 116.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021), but the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 3500 lb, whereas the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (2020-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property BMW i4 eDrive35 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3500 lb 5048 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.6 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 45.6 ft3 58.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 3500 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5.5
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