USA EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan RWD vs BMW i5 eDrive40 vs i4 eDrive40
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 | Porsche Taycan RWD | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2023-2025 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $99400 | - Price USA (New) | $60000 |
| Price USA (Used) | $76888 | $44596 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 274 mi | 295 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 367 mi | 362 mi | 381 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 285 mi | 288 mi | 304 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 84.4 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.3 kWh | 81.2 kWh | 81.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | 26.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 3.55 mi/kWh | 3.74 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.3 |
Charging
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 9.6 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 270 kW | 206 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 302 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 143 mph | 120 mph | 118 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.4 in | 199.2 in | 188.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.4 in | 84.9 in | 81.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.4 in | 74.8 in | 72.9 in |
| Height | 54.3 in | 59.6 in | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.9 in | 112.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4630 lb | 4916 lb | 4674 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 14.4 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 27.7 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 3300 lb | 3500 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 5.8 | 5 |
