USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i5 eDrive40 vs BYD Seal Design RWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $67100 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $51900 | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 301 mi | 310 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | 390 mi | 354 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 288 mi | 304 mi | 301 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84.4 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 81.2 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | 26.7 kWh/100 mi | 27.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.54 mi/kWh | 3.74 mi/kWh | 3.65 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.2 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 206 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 317 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 s | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 118 mph | 120 mph | 112 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 199.2 in | 189 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 84.9 in | 84.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 74.8 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 57 in | 59.6 in | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 117.9 in | 115 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4684 lb | 4916 lb | 4597 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 27.7 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.9 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3300 lb | 1653 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.8 | 5.3 |
