Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW i4 M50
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW i4 M50 | 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | |
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| Trim | M50 | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 70,800 (Germany, Oct 2022) | USD 49,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 58,620 (DE, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | 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 | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka Oyster | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg | 4362.95 lb 1979 kg |
| Payload | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Weight distribution front / rear - 48.1 / 51.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1270 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 1 3D5 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 8275 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 125 - 6375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.90 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.70 s | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km WLTP: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km | EPA: 326.0 mi / 524.6 km WLTP: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 18 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe EPA, CMB: 125 MPGe EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe |
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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
| Additional information | 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 | 9.374 | 9.1 |
| 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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color | Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 25 / 20 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 | 9.5Jx20 ET45 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R19 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y 255/40R19 | 255/40R20 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic; LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCR21700A; NMC 21700L |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Voltage | 398.5 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 80.7 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah Prismatic cells | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) European battery code - BT43 (LG Chem 2170L NCM) with 79 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 kW | AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 11.5 kW DC charging, 250 kW DC charging, 250 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 | DC Charging, 0:16-0:20 AC charging, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (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) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (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) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (S) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) M steering wheel in leather, adjustable (S) M Door Sills (S) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Alcantara / Sensatec with M interior trim Rhombicle Anthracite (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Leather (O) | Tow Hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (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. | Enters European market in Q3 of 2021 MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2022 BMW i4 M50 | 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |