Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2022 Audi e-tron 55 quattro
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2022 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | i4 xDrive 40 | - | - |
| Trim | xDrive40 | - | M50 |
| Model year | 2024 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Market | North America | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 61,600 (USA, Jun 2023) CAD 69,900 (Canada, Jun 2023) | EUR 81,500 (DE, Feb 2022) | USD 69,700 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 71,100 (Germany, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steal Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray | Brilliant Black Floret Siver Mythos Black Typhoon Grey Chronos Silver Galaxy Blue Glacier White Manhattan Grey Plasma Blue Daytona Gray Navarra Blue | 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 Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mokka Oyster | Black Okapi Brown Pearl Beige Flint Gray Monaco Gray | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 193.0 in 4901 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 76.2 in 1935 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 86.3 in 2192 mm | - |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 64.1 in 1629 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 115.3 in 2928 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 65.0 in 1652 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 39.2 in 996 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 57.2 in 1454 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 60.9 in 1547 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 40.8 in 1036 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.1 in 993 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 600.0 l 21.19 ft3 0.60 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1725.0 l 60.92 ft3 1.73 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 60.0 l 2.12 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | - | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg | 6988.65 lb 3170 kg | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg | Height 1629 with roof-mounted aerial Height 1616 without roof-mounted aerial Body ride height adjustable by 76 millimeters (3.0 in) Drag coefficient with optional virtual exterior mirrors: 0.27 Curb weight with a 75 kg driver (EU norms): 2595 kg | 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 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 140 kW 187.7 hp 190.3 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 314 Nm 32.0 kgm 231.6 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Total system power - 290 kW / 396 hp Total system torque - 600 Nm / 443 lb-ft BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | Coaxial asynchronous rear motor Total system power and torque in D mode - 265 kW and 561 Nm Power and torque in Boost Mode - 165 kW and 355 Nm Total system power and torque in Boost mode - 300 kW and 664 Nm | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 247 Nm 25.2 kgm 182.2 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | Axially parallel asynchronous motor Power and torque in Boost Mode - 135 kW and 309 Nm | 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 | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 6.60 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | - | 3.70 s |
| Additional information | - | Boost Mode 0-100 km/h acceleration is 5.7 s Boost Mode 0-60 mph acceleration is 5.5 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km | WLTP: 274.0 mi / 441.0 km | 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 |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | NEDC, CMB: 22 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 22.2 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 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+++ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.205 | 9.374 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.205 | 8.774 |
| Additional information | - | Two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear | - |
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 | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Pneumatic (air suspension) Adaptive air suspension | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 M sports brakes in blue color |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 9Jx20 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 9.5Jx21 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R20 245/45R18 245/40R19 255/45R18 255/35R20 255/40R19 | 255/55R19 111H 255/50R20 109H 265/45R21 | 245/40R19 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 95 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 432 | - |
| Number of modules | - | 36 | - |
| Voltage | 398.5 V | 396 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | 1543.24 lb 700 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Volume | - | 1238.0 l 43.72 ft3 1.24 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Prismatic cells | Usable capacity - 86.5 kWh Dimensions: 2.28 x 1.63 x 0.34 meters (7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1 ft) Indirect cooling system of aluminium sections separate from cell space Powerful thermal management system with four circuits and heat pump with improved power efficiency | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 kW | CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 3.84 kW 3-phase CEE cable, 6.4 kW Mode 3 charging cable, 11 kW DC charger, 150 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 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, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 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 charger, 0:31 Mode 3 charging cable, 8:38 3-phase CEE cable, 14:51 CEE 7/4 (plug type E/F), 24:45 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
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 (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) 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) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) | Aluminum roof rails (O) Black bumpers (S) Black roof rails (O) Detachable towing hitch (O) e-tron Compact charging cable (S) Luggage cover (S) Matt black control buttons (S) Model designation and performance/technology lettering (S) Non-smokers package (S) Omitting Model designation and performance/technology lettering (O) Removable boot partition net (S) Roof frame and window channel strips in anodised aluminum (S) Smokers package (O) Storage and luggage room package (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter (S) Anti-theft alarm system (O) Audi Pre Sense Basic (S) Audi Pre Sense Front (S) Audi Pre Sense Rear (O) Audi Pre Sense Rear Packet (O) Backup camera (O) Blind Spot Alert (O) Camera-based speed limit display / traffic sign recognition (O) Car alarm (O) Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) (S) Cross intersection assistance (O) Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation (S) Efficiency assistance (O) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency assistance (O) Exit warning (O) First aid kit (S) ISOFIX on rear seats and on the front passenger's seat (S) Lane change warning (O) Night vision assistant (O) Obstacle avoidance assistance (O) Parking aid plus with environment display (S) Parking assistance (O) Rear cross traffic assistance (O) Rear side airbags (O) Reverse cameras (O) Seat occupancy recognition (S) Side airbags in front and head airbag system (S) Tire repair kit (S) Tire-pessure monitoring system (S) Tri-spoke leather steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (O) 10.1-inch HD+ display with MMI touch response and haptic feedback (S) 12.3-inch infotainment display (S) 12V outlet (S) Audi Connect Emergency Call & Service (S) Audi Connect key (O) Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment (S) Audi music interface (S) Audi music interface in the rear (O) Audi phone box (O) Audi smartphone interface (O) Audi Virtual cockpit (S) Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (O) Bluetooth (S) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking (O) Comfort key including sensor-controlled luggage compartment unlocking and anti-theft alarm system (O) Digital radio (O) Digital TV reception (DVB-T2) with CI+ abd PayTV (O) DVD-Player (O) Garage door opener (O) Head-up display (O) MMI Navigation plus (S) MMI Radio (S) Remote key (S) Remote MMI touch control unit with 8.6-inch color display (S) SDXC memory card reader (S) 16 x speakers and a subwoofer, 15 CH, 705 W (O) 10 x speakers and a subwoofer, 6 CH, 180W (S) 2 x USB Type-A ports with data and charging function (S) 2-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (S) 4-zone comfort automatic air-conditioning (O) Air quality package with ionizer and a choice of fragrances (O) Comfort auxiliary air-conditioning (O) Standard auxiliary air-conditioning (S) Increased heating capacity (O) 4-way lumbar support for the front seats (O) Center armrest front (S) Comfort center armrest front (O) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Folding down rear seats (S) Headrests on front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Manually adjustable front seats (S) Sports front seats (O) Sports Plus front seats (O) Standard front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (O) Ventilated front seats with massage function (O) Double-spoke steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (S) Acoustic glazing for door and side windows (O) Adaptive heated windscreen wiper with integrated washing nozzles (O) Extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (O) Green tinted heat insulating glass (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Manual sun shades on rear windows (O) Panoramic glass roof (O) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (O) Servo closing for the doors (O) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Windscreen with heat insulation and acoustic glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror, frameless (S) Automatically foldable and dimmable side mirrors (O) Black- or Carbon-painted housings of side mirrors (O) Body-color painted housings of side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with memory (O) Virtual side mirrors (O) Ambient light package (O) Ambient light package plus (O) Ambient lights (S) Boot lighting right and left (S) Digital Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) e-tron logo LED projection upon opening the doors (O) Footwell lighting front and rear (S) Glovebox lights (S) Headlights cleaning system (S) Illumiated door sills (S) LED headlights and LED taillights (S) Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights (O) Reading lights front and rear (S) Headliner in black fabric (O) Headliner in moon silver fabric (S) Leather (O) Leather / Artificial leather seats (O) Microfiber DINAMICA / Leather (O) Seat covers in fabric (S) | 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) |
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. | - | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2022 Audi e-tron 55 quattro | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |