Comparison between:
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
- 2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 | 2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | eDrive35 | GT-Line RWD |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | USD 52,200 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) | USD 54,200 (USA, Jul 2025) |
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 | 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 | Glacier White Pearl Ebony Black Wolf Gray Runway Red Nebular Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Saturn Black SynTex with Off-White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | - |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.6 in 1640 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 15.2 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 21 ° |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.9 in 1394 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2916.0 l 102.98 ft3 2.92 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4552.55 lb 2065 kg | 4519.48 lb 2050 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 45 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 55 % | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1223.57 lb 555 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg | 5454.24 lb 2474 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | 2700.66 lb 1225 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | HA0001N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 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 | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.00 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 235.0 mi / 378.2 km EPA, CMB: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP, CTY: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km WLTP, CMB: 252.3 mi / 406.0 km | EPA, CMB: 319.4 mi / 514.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 11.62 m 38.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 10.65 |
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 | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | - | Selective damping control valve HRS front shock absorbers Selective damping control valve rear shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Additional information | 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 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 66 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 70.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 84 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 199 Ah | 120.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | NCM811 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 353 V | 697 V |
| Weight | - | 1049.4 lb 476 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | Drive battery output - 277 kW |
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 180 kW AC 11 kW DC 180 kW | AC 10.9 kW DC 350 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 180 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 350 kW, 0:20 DC 150 kW, 0:29 DC 50 kW, 1:21 AC 10.9 kW, 7:20 |
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) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 | 2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD |