Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i5 eDrive40 vs BYD Seal Design RWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €70200 | €44990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €56589 | - Price Europe (Used) | €38440 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 484 km | 499 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 627 km | 570 km |
| Range (GCC) | 464 km | 489 km | 485 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84.4 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 81.2 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.71 km/kWh | 6.02 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.2 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 206 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 6 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 193 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 5060 mm | 4800 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2156 mm | 2150 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1900 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1515 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2995 mm | 2920 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2125 kg | 2195 kg | 2055 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 490 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 785 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.8 | 5.3 |
