Comparison between:
- 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV eNiro | - |
| Trim | 64 kWh | M50 |
| Model year | 2019 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 38,500 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 36,495 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,510 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 39,090 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 44,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 40,485 (ES, Jul 2019) | 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 | Crossover | Coupe |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Graphite White Pearl Midnight Black Pluto Brown Gravity Blue Aluminium Silver Metallic Silky Silver Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Runway Red Metallic Snow White | 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 Grey | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2735.4 l 96.60 ft3 2.74 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3259.3 l 115.10 ft3 3.26 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 523.9 l 18.50 ft3 0.52 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1500.8 l 53.00 ft3 1.50 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Height with roof rails - 1570 mm Height without roof rails - 1560 mm | 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 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | 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 | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km WLTP: 282.7 mi / 455.0 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, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.9 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - |
| Additional information | - | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 9.374 |
| 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | 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 | 7Jx17 ET50 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 245/40R19 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | 398.5 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating | 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 | In Cable Control Box (ICCB), 1.1 kW EVSE cable, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 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, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 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 | Public CCS, 0:29-0:42 Public CCS, 1:02 EVSE cable, 8:54 In Cable Control Box (ICCB), 58:11 | 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 | Black high gloss upper console panel (S) Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers (S) Crossbars (O) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Hybrid Blue bumper garnish accent color (S) Luggage net (O) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (O) Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Forward parking distance warning (O) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Reverse parking distance warning (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 7-inch touchscreen with MP3, Satellite Radio, integrated rear camera and dynamic guidelines (S) 8-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (S) 8 x speakers with Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology, including Sub-woofer (S) Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S) Trip computer (S) USB audio input ports (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power rear windows (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Solar control front windows (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with Homelink (O) Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated, power folding outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Cargo light (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED cornering lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) LED positioning lamps (S) LED projection headlights with 1W assist beam (O) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Leather seat trim (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (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 | The available trims of the KIA Niro EV in the US are dubbed EX and EX Premium. In Germany there are three trims - Edition 7, Vision and Spirit. North America gets only 5 colors - Graphite, White Pearl, Midnight Black, Pluto Brown, Gravity Blue. In addition to those, Europe also gets Aluminium Silver Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Runway Red Metallic, Snow white. | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |