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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…) has a starting price of $62300, compared to the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…), which starts at $70100.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…) is a Liftback, whereas the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) is a Sedan.
Property
BMW i4 xDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
2025-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Germany Country of Manufacture
Germany, China Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (New)
$62300 Price USA (New)
$70100 Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used)
$53400 Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
6.5 GCC Score
6.7 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…) has a larger battery, the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
Property
BMW i4 xDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
Range (EPA)
307 mi Range (EPA)
278 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
341 mi Range (WLTP)
360 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
277 mi Range (GCC)
281 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
83.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
84.4 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
81.3 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
81.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
29.4 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
28.9 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.41 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.46 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
7.4 Range and Efficiency Score
7.6 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) maxes out at 206 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
Property
BMW i4 xDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
207 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
206 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Charging Score
6.9 Charging Score
6.9 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
BMW i4 xDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
295 kW Motor Power (kW)
290 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
396 hp Motor Power (hp)
389 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
443 lb-ft Motor Torque
435 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
4.9 s 0-60 mph
5.2 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
124 mph Top Speed
130 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
5.6 Performance Score
5.7 Performance Score
Dimensions
The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) is longer, wider, and taller.
The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
BMW i4 xDrive40
BMW i5 xDrive40
Length
188.3 in Length
199.2 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
81.6 in Width (with Mirrors)
84.9 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
72.9 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
74.8 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
57 in Height
59.6 in Height
Wheelbase
112.4 in Wheelbase
117.9 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2025-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-…).