Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40
- 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | |
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| Model alias | G60 | 4S 79 kWh |
| Trim | eDrive40 | 4S |
| Model year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Market | Global | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 67,795 (USA, May 2023) EUR 77,572 (The Netherlands, Jun 2023) | USD 106,410 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 83,367 (UK, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Alpine White Sapphire Black Brilliant Gray Mineral White Phytonic Blue Oxide Gray Cape York Green BMW Individual Tanzanite | White Black Frozen Blue Metallic Carrara White Metallic Jet Black Metallic Volcano Grey Metallic Dolomite Silver Metallic Gentian Blue Metallic Mamba Green Metallic Carmine Red |
| Interior colors | Veganza Smoke White Veganza Burgundy Red Veganza Espresso Brown Veganza Black BMW Individual Leather | Black Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 199.2 in 5060 mm | 195.4 in 4963 mm |
| Width | 74.8 in 1900 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 84.9 in 2156 mm | 84.4 in 2144 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.4 in 1966 mm |
| Height | 59.6 in 1515 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in 2995 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 66.1 in 1680 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Rear track | 67.6 in 1716 mm | 66.7 in 1694 mm |
| Clearance | 5.7 in 146 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 | 407.0 l 14.37 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4695.85 lb 2130 kg | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg |
| Payload | 1344.82 lb 610 kg | 1631.42 lb 740 kg |
| GVWR | 6040.67 lb 2740 kg | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight EU - 2205 kg Surface area - 2.49 Trailer load braked / unbraked - 1500 / 750 kg | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.513 m² Approach/departure angles - 11.2 / 14.3 degrees |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Porsche |
| Electric motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Porsche |
| Motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | - | Rear |
| Power | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Torque | - | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus |
| Additional features | - | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 390 kW Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 640 Nm |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 119.9 mph 193.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.00 s | 4.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.80 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.9 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 10.6 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 308.8 mi / 497.0 km WLTP: 361.6 mi / 582.0 km | WLTP: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km WLTP: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 24.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 22.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 25.7 kWh/100 km |
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 | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 11.2 m 36.75 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 11. 7 m Steering ratio - 15.2:1 | Also available with rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio - 15.5:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 Turning circle (RAS) - 10.4 m |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | - |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Additional information | - | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed dog-ring automatic transmission Electric all-wheel drive with adjustable momentum distribution |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Double wishbone | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Pneumatic (air suspension) Multi-link | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Red callipers Front brakes diameter - 360 mm Front brakes thickness - 36 mm Rear brakes diameter - 358 mm Rear brakes thickness - 28 mm Grey cast iron rotors internally vented 6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 | 8Jx19 ET50 10Jx19 ET47 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 102Y | 255/55R19 103Y 275/45R19 108Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 83.9 kWh | 79.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 336 |
| Number of modules | - | 28 |
| Voltage | 400 V | 800 V |
| Weight | - | 1221.36 lb 554 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 81.2 kWh | Usable capacity - 71 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW DC charging, 205 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 225 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 | Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:20-0:30 AC charging, 5:55-8:25 | DC charging at 225 kW, 0:17-0:21 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:16-1:35 AC charging at 11 kW, 7:12 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 3-point automatic-reel belt on all seats with stoppers at front (S) Active Lane Chane Assistant with eye confirmation (O) Active Roll Stabilization (S) Active Stability Control and Dynamic traction Control (S) Brake Assist (S) Cornering Brake Assist (S) Crash sensors (S) Distance Conotrol with Stop & Go (O) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Brake Function (S) Dynamic Stability Control with ABS (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and side airbags for driver and passenger (S) Highway Assistant (O) Hill Start Control (S) Interaction airbag between driver and front passenger (S) New steering wheel with new multifunction buttons with active hapctics (S) Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist (S) Parking Assitant Professional (O) Performance Control (S) Seat belt tensioner and force limites front and rear outer seats (S) Steering and Lane Control Asssist (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Trailer Stability Control (S) 12.3-inch driver display cluster (S) 14.9-inch touch control display (S) 5G connectivity and eSIM (S) Apple carPlay and Android Auto (S) BMW iDrive with QuickSelect (S) BMW Interaction Bar (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps (S) BMW OS 8.5 (S) Head-Up Display and Augmented View (O) Comfort seats (O) Sport seats (S) Panoramic glass roof (O) Adaptive LED headlights (S) Adaptive LED headlights with matrix high beam (O) BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting (O) M Shadow Line lights (O) Fully vegan interior (S) Merino leather in bi-color variants (O) | Storage package (O) 3-point automatic seat belts with pre-tentioners (S) Active bonnet system (S) Auto hold function (S) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Collision and brake assist (S) Cruise control including adaptive speed limiter (O) Curtain airbags along entire roof frame and side windows from A-pillar to C-pillar (S) Doors with integrated side impact protection (S) Driver personalisation (S) Electric parking brake (S) Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger (S) HoneLink (Garage Door Opener) (O) Immobiliser with remote central locking, alarm system with radar-based interior surveillance (S) Integrated Porsche 4D chassis control (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Keeping Assist including Traffic Sign Recognition (O) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) Night View Assist (O) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (O) Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (S) Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM) (S) Porsche Stability Management (PSM) vehicle stability system with ABS (S) Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (S) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) (S) Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (S) Range Mode for the activation of efficiency-orientated settings (S) Roll-over detection for activation of curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners (S) Seat belt warning system for all seats (S) Side airbags in front (S) Side airbags in rear compartment (O) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 10.9-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) Passenger display (O) Porsche Communication Management for navigation, voice control, audio (S) Porsche Connect with Apple CarPlay (S) 14 x speakers with BOSE Surround Sound System and 710 Watts output (O) 21 x speakers with Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (O) 2 x USB-C charge ports and 12V electric socket in the rear (S) 2 x USB-C connectivity and charge ports and a 12V electric socket in the centre console (S) Active carbon fine dust filter (S) Advanced climate control (2-zone) (S) Advanced climate control (4-zone) (O) Ioniser (O) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 180way ekectric Adaptive Sports Seats with memory package (O) 60:40 rear bench split (S) 8-way electric seats (front) (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (O) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (O) Seat heating (front) (O) Seat massage function (front seats, with ventilation) (O) Seat ventilation (front) (O) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Heated stearing wheel (O) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Panoramic roof, fixed glass (O) Privacy glass (O) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Thermally and noise insulated glass (O) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (O) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, aspherical on driver's side (S) 4-point LED daytime running lights (S) Automatic headlight activation including 'Welcome Home' lighting (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (O) LED Matrix headlights (O) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (S) |
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. | - |
| 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S |