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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 Years of Production
2020-2021 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Germany Country of Manufacture
Netherlands, USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (Used)
$27988 Price USA (Used)
$21999 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
6.2 GCC Score
7.6 GCC Score
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 Range (EPA)
402 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
300 mi Range (WLTP)
405 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
242 mi Range (GCC)
363 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
70.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
103 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
67 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
98 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
27.7 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
27 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.61 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.7 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
7 Range and Efficiency Score
9.3 Range and Efficiency Score
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 Max Charging Power (AC)
11.5 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
180 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
250 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
Charging Score
6.4 Charging Score
8.1 Charging Score
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 Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
210 kW Motor Power (kW)
398 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
282 hp Motor Power (hp)
534 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
295 lb-ft Motor Torque
557 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
5.8 s 0-60 mph
3.7 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
118 mph Top Speed
155 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
4.6 Performance Score
6.9 Performance Score
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 Length
195.7 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
81.6 in Width (with Mirrors)
86.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
72.9 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
77.3 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
57 in Height
56.9 in Height
Wheelbase
112.4 in Wheelbase
116.5 in Wheelbase
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.