Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 M50 vs i4 xDrive40
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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 BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) for as low as €47700, while the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-2025) begins at €61880.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €47700 | €61880 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024).
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 435 km | 494 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 519 km | 548 km |
| Range (GCC) | 409 km | 445 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80.7 kWh | 81.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.07 km/kWh | 5.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 7.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 207 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 400 kW | 295 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 536 hp | 396 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) and BMW i4 xDrive40 (2024-2025) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1600 kg).
| Property | BMW i4 M50 | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2290 kg | 2260 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5 |
