Comparison between:
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | i4 eDrive 40 | - |
| Trim | eDrive40 | M50 |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, Jun 2023) | 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 | Coupe |
| 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 | 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 Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka 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 | - |
| 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 | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 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 | 4684.82 lb 2125 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | 1223.57 lb 555 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 5743.04 lb 2605 kg | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 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 | 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 | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | 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 |
| Location | - | 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 |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 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 | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km WLTP: 366.0 mi / 589.0 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 | EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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+ |
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 | 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 9.374 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
| Additional information | Gear ratio - 11.115:1 | - |
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 Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
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 M sports brakes in blue color |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx17 8.5Jx20 8.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 9Jx18 9Jx20 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R18 245/40R19 245/35R20 255/45R18 255/55R17 101Y 255/35R20 255/40R19 | 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 |
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 398.5 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Prismatic cells | 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 | 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, 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 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) | 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 | Software updates 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. |
| 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |