Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Xiaomi SU7 Base

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General Info

The Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) is announced, but not yet in production. The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €39990 on the used car market.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) is a Liftback, whereas the Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) is a Sedan.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Xiaomi SU7 Base
Years of Production 2021-2024 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Announced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €27832
Price Europe (Used) €39990 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.6 6.9

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has a larger battery, the Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Xiaomi SU7 Base
Range (EPA) 484 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 589 km 560 km
Range (GCC) 467 km 476 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 83.9 kWh 76.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80.7 kWh 73.6 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.3 kWh/100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.79 km/kWh 6.47 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 8.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) maxes out at 170 kW.

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

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Xiaomi SU7 Base
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 207 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.9 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has more power, the Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Xiaomi SU7 Base
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 250 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 335 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 430 Nm 400 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.7 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 190 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 4.9 5

Dimensions

The Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024).

The Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Xiaomi SU7 Base
Length 4783 mm 4997 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2073 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1963 mm
Height 1448 mm 1455 mm
Wheelbase 2856 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...), but the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Xiaomi SU7 (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BMW i4 eDrive40 Xiaomi SU7 Base
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2125 kg 1980 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 470 l 517 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1290 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 105 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5.3
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