Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | xDrive40 | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5022.13 lb 2278 kg | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.1 % | 45.1 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.9 % | 54.9 % |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 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 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 333.0 mi / 535.9 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | - |
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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | 11.12 |
| 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 Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
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 | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 398.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Silicon-Carbide (SiC) inverter Prismatic cells |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 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 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 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 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | 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 | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 |
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 |