Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan 4S Plus vs BMW i4 M60 XDrive
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) has a starting price of €126422, compared to the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...), which starts at €72900.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) is a Sedan, whereas the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) is a Liftback.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | BMW i4 M60 XDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €126422 | €72900 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...).
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | BMW i4 M60 XDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 475 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 642 km | 551 km |
| Range (GCC) | 497 km | 429 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97 kWh | 81.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.5 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.12 km/kWh | 5.29 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 6.9 |
Charging
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 320 kW, while the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) maxes out at 205 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | BMW i4 M60 XDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 320 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.2 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | BMW i4 M60 XDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 440 kW | 442 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 590 hp | 593 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 795 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Dimensions
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) is longer and wider, but the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) is taller.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | BMW i4 M60 XDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1379 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…), but the BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive (2025-...) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | BMW i4 M60 XDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2325 kg | 2285 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 5.1 |
