USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 M50 vs Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD

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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 2021-2025
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany China, Germany, USA
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (Used) $36990 $18999
GCC Score 6.5 6.7

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 244 mi
Range (WLTP) 322 mi 283 mi
Range (GCC) 254 mi 237 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 83.9 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.7 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.8 kWh/100 mi 24.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.15 mi/kWh 4.12 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.5 7.6

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 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 207 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.9 6.3

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 RWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 400 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 536 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 586 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.7 s 6.6 s
Top Speed 140 mph 135 mph
Performance Score 6.7 4.8

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 187 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.6 in 83.8 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.9 in 75.6 in
Height 57 in 63.9 in
Wheelbase 112.4 in 113.8 in

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).

Property BMW i4 M50 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5018 lb 4154 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.6 ft3 30.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 45.6 ft3 72.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 4.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 3500 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5 7.7
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