Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW i4 M60
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW i4 M60 | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | M60 | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (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 | Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue | 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 |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha 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 | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 64.2 in 1630 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 | 5028.74 lb 2281 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.4 % | 45.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.6 % | 54.3 % |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 242 kW 324.5 hp 329.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 442 kW 592.7 hp 601.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW 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 | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.80 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 232.0 mi / 373.4 km EPA, CMB: 278.0 mi / 447.4 km | EPA, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA, CMB: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP, CTY: 366.0 mi / 589.0 km WLTP, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.374 | 8.774 |
| 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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
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 M sports brakes in blue color | 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 8.5Jx20 10Jx20 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R19 255/40R19 255/35R20 285/30R20 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 84.3 kWh | 81.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 210.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | 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 | 398.5 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
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 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 195 kW, 0:32 AC 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2026 BMW i4 M60 | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 |