USA EV Comparison: BMW i4 xDrive40 vs i4 xDrive40 vs Porsche Taycan 4 Plus
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $64000 | $109080 |
| Price USA (Used) | $53400 | - Price USA (Used) | $103500 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 307 mi | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 339 mi | 400 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 277 mi | 273 mi | 325 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 81.1 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.4 kWh/100 mi | 29.7 kWh/100 mi | 29.8 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.41 mi/kWh | 3.37 mi/kWh | 3.35 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.2 | 7.1 | 8.1 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 205 kW | 320 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 8.2 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 295 kW | 295 kW | 320 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 396 hp | 396 hp | 429 hp |
| Motor Torque | 443 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 124 mph | 137 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.6 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 188.3 in | 195.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 81.6 in | 81.6 in | 84.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.9 in | 72.9 in | 77.4 in |
| Height | 57 in | 57 in | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.4 in | 114.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i4 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4982 lb | 4982 lb | 4971 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.6 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5 | 4.9 |