Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs i5 eDrive40 vs Porsche Taycan 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 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €60600 | €70200 | €101500 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 499 km | 441 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 613 km | 627 km | 590 km |
| Range (GCC) | 490 km | 489 km | 458 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84.4 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 81.2 kWh | 82.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.03 km/kWh | 6.02 km/kWh | 5.57 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.4 | 8.4 | 7.5 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 205 kW | 206 kW | 270 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 335 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 6 s | 4.8 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 193 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 5060 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2156 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1900 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1515 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2995 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 eDrive40 | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2120 kg | 2195 kg | 2165 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 490 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 785 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
