BMW i5 xDrive40 vs Porsche Taycan 4
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-…) has a starting price of €75600, compared to the Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…), which starts at €106200.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €75600 | €106200 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-…).
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 428 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 538 km | 559 km |
| Range (GCC) | 427 km | 453 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84.4 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.2 kWh | 82.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.26 km/kWh | 5.5 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 206 kW | 270 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 290 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 389 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 590 Nm | 585 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 6.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2156 mm | 2144 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2355 kg | 2245 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 4.9 |
