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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 M50 (2021-2024) for as low as $36990, while the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) begins at $18999.
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is a SUV.
Property
BMW i4 M50
Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Years of Production
2021-2024 Years of Production
2021-2025 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Germany Country of Manufacture
China, Germany, USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
SUV Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (Used)
$36990 Price USA (Used)
$18999 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
6.5 GCC Score
6.7 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025).
Property
BMW i4 M50
Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Range (EPA)
270 mi Range (EPA)
244 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
322 mi Range (WLTP)
283 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
254 mi Range (GCC)
237 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
83.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
60 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
80.7 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
57.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
31.8 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
24.3 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.15 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.12 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.5 Range and Efficiency Score
7.6 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) maxes out at 175 kW.
The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
Property
BMW i4 M50
Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11.5 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
207 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
175 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
6.9 Charging Score
6.3 Charging Score
Performance
The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is rear-wheel drive, while the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
BMW i4 M50
Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
400 kW Motor Power (kW)
220 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
536 hp Motor Power (hp)
295 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
586 lb-ft Motor Torque
310 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
3.7 s 0-60 mph
6.6 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
140 mph Top Speed
135 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
6.7 Performance Score
4.8 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
Property
BMW i4 M50
Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Length
188.3 in Length
187 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
81.6 in Width (with Mirrors)
83.8 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
72.9 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
75.6 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
57 in Height
63.9 in Height
Wheelbase
112.4 in Wheelbase
113.8 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) 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 Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025), but the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) doesn’t have one.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 3500 lb).