Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40
- 2024 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2024 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 40 | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | xDrive40 | M50 |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 77,300 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 69,905 (UK, Jun 2021) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 87.8 in 2230 mm | - |
| Height | 66.7 in 1695 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 66.1 in 1679 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 67.3 in 1709 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.7 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.5 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg | 5017.72 lb 2276 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.3 % |
| Front axle load limit | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1421.98 lb 645 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg | 6164.12 lb 2796 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Model | - | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 630 Nm 64.2 kgm 464.7 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km WLTP, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km | EPA, CMB: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP, CTY: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km WLTP, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 18 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 9.374 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 71 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 76.6 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic |
| Battery voltage | 330.3 V | 398.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:00 | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Sports Package (O) Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims - Standard driver and passenger lumbar support on i4 M50 - Standard heated front seats on i4 M50 - Standard wireless device charging on i4 M50 |
| 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | 2024 BMW i4 M50 |