Comparison between:
- 2022 BMW i4 M50
- 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 BMW i4 M50 | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech | |
| Series | - | - | EQE | ID. |
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| Model alias | i4 M50 | - | - | ID.3 Tech |
| Trim | - | Performance Package | 500 4MATIC | Pro Performance Tech |
| Model year | 2022 | 2020 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, China | Global | Europe |
| Price | USD 65,900 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 63,905 (UK, Jun 2021) | USD 63,000 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 49,900 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 57,900 (DE, Oct 2019) CNY 460,000 (PRC, Oct 2019) | - | EUR 44,810 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 39,190 (UK, Feb 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | - | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral White Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Skyscraper Gray Metallic Sanremo Green Metallic M Portimao Blue Metallic Dravit Gray Metallic Tanzanite Blue Metallic M Brooklyn Gray Metallic Aventurine Red Meta | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void | Obsidian Black Opalite White Patagonia Red Alpine Grat Graphite Gray Magno Graphite Gray Metallic Hight-tech Silver Sodalite Blue Polar White Selenite Gray | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Tacora Red Oyster | Slate Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Charcoal Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Ventilated Nappa leather Barley with reconstructed wood deco | Black/Space Gray Balao Brown/Black Balao Brown/Neva Gray Neva Gray/Biscaya Blue | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 181.4 in 4607 mm | 194.7 in 4946 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | - | 77.2 in 1961 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 82.8 in 2103 mm | - |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 58.2 in 1478 mm | 59.4 in 1510 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 122.8 in 3120 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1589 mm | - | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | - | 64.6 in 1642 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | - | - | - |
| Front headroom | - | - | 40.4 in 1027 mm | 39.3 in 997 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 37.4 in 950 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 58.9 in 1495 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 57.2 in 1453 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | - | 60.7 in 1542 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 58.3 in 1482 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 404.0 l 14.27 ft3 0.40 m3 | 430.0 l 15.19 ft3 0.43 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - | 895.0 l 31.61 ft3 0.90 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 34.0 l 1.20 ft3 0.03 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg | - | 5456.44 lb 2475 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 1091.29 lb 495 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | - | - | 6547.73 lb 2970 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | - | - | 0.267 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 | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Braked towing capacity - 1500 kg | - | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | - | - | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | - | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Torque | - | - | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco Comfort Sport Individual Off-road | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System torque - 790 Nm (586 lb-ft) | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 660 Nm | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 858 Nm | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - | - | - |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location | Front | Front | Front | - |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - | - | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | - | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.90 s | 4.70 s | 4.70 s | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 316.9 mi / 510.0 km | EPA: 275.0 mi / 442.6 km WLTP: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km | WLTP: 362.3 mi / 583.0 km | WLTP: 260.4 mi / 419.0 km WLTP: 355.4 mi / 572.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 24 kWh/100 km | - | WLTP, CMB: 18 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.7 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | - | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Additional information | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | - | The listed turning circle is without rear-axle steering With 4.5° rear-axle steering angle - 11.6 m With 10° rear-axle steering angle - 10.7 m | - |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
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 adjustable Öhlins dampers | Independent Four-link | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link adjustable Öhlins dampers | Independent Multi-link | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Additional information | - | - | Optional AIRMATIC air suspension with ADS+ adaptive damping system | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Drums |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Brembo 4-piston calipers Öhlins DFV dampers | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 9Jx18 | - | 8Jx19 8.5Jx20 9.5Jx21 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y | 245/40R20 | 235/55R19 255/45R20 265/40R21 | 215/55R18 T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | - | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 78 kWh | 90.56 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Number of modules | - | 27 | 10 | 9 |
| Voltage | 398.5 V | - | 328.5 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | - | - | - | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1212.54 lb 550 kg | - | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 80.9 kWh Prismatic cells | China model battery capacity - 72 kWh | NCM811 | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 210 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW | AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW DC charging, 170 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 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 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 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, 0:25-0:31 Wallbox, 7:06 | DC charging, 0:32 AC charging 22 kW, 4:05 AC charging 11 kW, 8:25 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive M suspension (S) 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) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) 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) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Performance control (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) Leather (O) Microfiber / Sensatec (S) | 360° Camera (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Blind Spot Information with Steer assist (S) Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering (S) Cross Traffic Alert with brake support (S) Driver support (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front camera (S) Front park assist (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Pilot Assist (S) Power child safety locks (S) Rear camera (S) Rear collision warning and mitigation (S) Rear park assist (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off mitigation (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 15W inductive charging for smartphones (S) Big vertical centre display with touch screen (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB (S) Driver's display (S) Harman Kardon premium sound (S) HomeLink (S) Infotainment powered by Android (S) Phone As Key (S) Polestar Connect (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) 4 x USB Type-C connectors (2 front and 2 rear) (S) Airborne PM 2.5 particulate matter sensor (S) CleanZone (S) Climate system (S) Gold-coloured seatbelts (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power operated four-way lumbar support (S) Power-operated driver's seat with memory (S) Power-operated front passenger seat (S) Rear head restraints (S) Seat cushion extensions (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Handsfree power operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Panoramic glass sunroof incl. Polestar Symbol (S) Power-operated rear boot lid (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted Rear Window (S) Windshield wipers with integrated, heated nozzles (S) Frameless exterior mirrors with autodim and foldable (S) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Retractable door mirrors (S) Adaptive rear lighting with a 288 LEDs rear lamp (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) Light sequences (S) Pixel headlights with proximity lights (S) Nappa leather (O) Weave Tech (S) | AMG line exterior (O) AMG line interior (O) DISTRONIC Plus active cruise control with BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE brake (O) ECO start/stop function (S) Electric Art Exterior (O) Electric Art Interior (O) ENERGIZING Package Front (O) ENERGIZING Package Rear (O) Exclusive Night Package (O) Front Décor with Mercedes-Benz Pattern (O) Night Package (O) Standard Exterior (S) 360° Camera (O) Active Brake Assist (S) Active hood (S) Active Lane Keeping Assist (O) Active parking assist (S) Adaptive Braking System (ABS) (S) Airbag in the seatbelt for outer rear seats (O) Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Alarm package (O) Alarm package plus (O) Brake Assist (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistance Package Plus (O) Driving Assistance Package with Drive Pilot (O) Driving Assitance Package (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Emergency Call System (S) ESP Dynamic Swing Assistant (S) Garage door opener integrated in rearview mirror (O) Hetead, electronically adjsutable front seatswith memory (S) PRE-SAFE impulse and system (S) Remote Parking package (O) Reversing camera (O) Sensors at the back for file holder assistant (O) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Side airbags for the head for the rear seats (S) Towbar with ESP stabilization function (O) Traffic Sign Assist (S) 100W USB-C Ports (S) 12.3-inch OLED display (S) Acoustics comfort package (S) Advanced Soundsystem (O) Burmester surround sound system (O) Digital radio (DAB+) (S) Head-Up Display (O) KEYLESS-GO comfort package (S) KEYLESS-GO comfort package plus (O) MBUX Hyperscreen (O) MBUX Interior Assistant front (O) MBUX Interior Assistant rear (O) MBUX Navigation Premium (S) MBUX screen for rear seat (O) MBUX with AR navigation (S) Wireless charging for smartphones front (O) Wireless charging for smartphones rear (O) 2 x wireless headsets (O) 2-zone THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (O) 4-zone THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (O) Air Balance package (O) Air filter system with HEPA filter (O) Particle sensor for interior air (O) THERMATIC air-conditioning (S) 60:40 folding of rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Air-conditioned rear seats (O) Comfort Front Headrest and Rear Headrest Pillows (S) Designer belt buckles at the front and rear (O) Electric adjustable rear seats (O) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Multi-contour seats with massage front (O) Rear Seats package (O) Rear Seats Plus package (O) Electrically adjustable steering column (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (S) Dual SunShades (O) Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close (S) Heat insulating dark-tinted glass (O) Heat-dampening/IR Reflective Glass (O) Heated rear window with time interval (S) Heated washer nozzles (O) Heated windshield (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Servo closing of doors (O) Automatic side mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (S) Projection of logo integrated into mirror housing (S) Active ambient lights (O) Adaptive rear lighting (O) Ambient lights with 64 colors (S) DIGITAL LIGHT with adaptive assistant (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) LED High Performance Headlight (S) LED taillights (S) Rear reading lights (S) Artico seat covers (S) Leather (O) MICROCUT Roof Cover (O) | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Emergency Lane Change Assist (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) Front seats with lumbar support and massage function (O) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Rearview camera (S) Side Assist (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) Travel Assist (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Head-up Display (S) Inductive smartphone charging (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 6 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the rear (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with roller blind, 2 cup holders (S) Electronically adjustable ergoActive-front seats with memory function (O) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) Thigh support (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather, heated, with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Front windscreen washer nozzles automatically heated (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Safety laminated windscreen with insulation against noise, heat (S) Tinted rear side windows and boot window (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) Passenger side mirror lowering (S) Rearview mirror auto dimming (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) Dynamic high beam control "Dynamic Light Assist" (S) Illuminated door handles (S) Illuminated strip between headlights (S) LED matrix front lights with DRLs and fog lights (S) LED taillights with dynamic flashing light (S) Welcome function (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | Generation - V295 | - |
| 2022 BMW i4 M50 | 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech |