BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Kia EV6 Long Range AWD

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) for as low as €39990, while the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) begins at €37999.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) is a Liftback, whereas the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) is a SUV.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Years of Production 2021-2024 2021-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany South Korea
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €39990 €37999
GCC Score 6.6 7.2

Range and Efficiency

While the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024).

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Range (EPA) 484 km 454 km
Range (WLTP) 589 km 506 km
Range (GCC) 467 km 432 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 83.9 kWh 77.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.7 kWh 74 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.3 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.79 km/kWh 5.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 7.6

Charging

The Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) maxes out at 207 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 207 kW 233 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.9 7.9

Performance

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) offers an all-wheel drive system.

Although the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has more power, the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 239 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 320 hp
Motor Torque 430 Nm 605 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.7 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 190 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 4.9 5.2

Dimensions

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has a longer body, while the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Length 4783 mm 4680 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2073 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1880 mm
Height 1448 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2856 mm 2900 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024), but the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) doesn’t have one.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1600 kg).

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2125 kg 2042 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 470 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1290 l 1300 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 20 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5 6.5
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