Global EV Comparison: BMW i5 eDrive40 vs i4 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 i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2025 | 2021-2024 | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €54889 | €39990 | €58900 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 475 km | 484 km | 335 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 582 km | 589 km | 444 km |
| Range (GCC) | 464 km | 467 km | 343 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84.4 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 79.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.2 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 20.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.71 km/kWh | 5.79 km/kWh | 4.83 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 7.9 | 5.3 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 206 kW | 207 kW | 223 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 | 7.5 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 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 | 430 Nm | 345 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 190 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 4783 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2156 mm | 2073 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1900 mm | 1852 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1448 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2856 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2205 kg | 2125 kg | 2125 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 470 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 785 l | 1290 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.8 | 5 | 5 |
