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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 Years of Production
2021-2024 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Germany Country of Manufacture
South Korea Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
SUV Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price Europe (Used)
€39990 Price Europe (Used)
€37999 Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
6.6 GCC Score
7.2 GCC Score
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 Range (EPA)
454 km Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
589 km Range (WLTP)
506 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
467 km Range (GCC)
432 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
83.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
77.4 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
80.7 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
74 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
17.3 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
17.1 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
5.79 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
5.84 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
8 Range and Efficiency Score
7.6 Range and Efficiency Score
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 Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
207 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
233 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
800 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
6.9 Charging Score
7.9 Charging Score
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 Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
250 kW Motor Power (kW)
239 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
335 hp Motor Power (hp)
320 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
430 Nm Motor Torque
605 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
5.7 s 0-100 km/h
5.2 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
190 km/h Top Speed
185 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
4.9 Performance Score
5.2 Performance Score
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 Length
4680 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
2073 mm Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1852 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1880 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1448 mm Height
1550 mm Height
Wheelbase
2856 mm Wheelbase
2900 mm Wheelbase
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).