Kia EV6 Long Range AWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40

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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 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD (2021-2024) for as low as €37999, while the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) begins at €39990.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD BMW i4 eDrive40
Length 4680 mm 4783 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2073 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1880 mm 1852 mm
Height 1550 mm 1448 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2856 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 Kia EV6 Long Range AWD BMW i4 eDrive40
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2042 kg 2125 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 520 l 470 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1300 l 1290 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 20 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 5
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