Global EV Comparison: BMW i4 xDrive40 vs 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.
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General Info
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2024-2025 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €106200 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €61880 | €66990 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 494 km | 428 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 548 km | 538 km | 559 km |
| Range (GCC) | 445 km | 427 km | 453 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 83.9 kWh | 84.4 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.3 kWh | 81.2 kWh | 82.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km | 19 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.47 km/kWh | 5.26 km/kWh | 5.5 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 206 kW | 270 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 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 295 kW | 290 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 396 hp | 389 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 600 Nm | 590 Nm | 585 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.4 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 215 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4783 mm | 5060 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2073 mm | 2156 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1900 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1448 mm | 1515 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm | 2995 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i4 xDrive40 | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Porsche Taycan 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2260 kg | 2355 kg | 2245 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 490 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1290 l | 785 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 2000 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
