Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- 2025 BMW iX2 eDrive20
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2025 BMW iX2 eDrive20 | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | i4 (G26) | iX3 (NA5) | 51GM |
| Trim | xDrive40 | eDrive40 | 50 xDrive | eDrive20 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | - | EUR 47,760 (DE, Jan 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Ocean Blue Wave Polarized Grey Space Silver Eucalyptus Green Fire Red Alpine White Frozen Space Silver Black Sapphire M Brooklyn Grey | Black Alpine White Mineral White Utah Orange Fire Red Brooklyn Gray Skyscraper Gray Cape York Green Black Sapphire M Portimao Blue Frozen Portimao Blue Frozen Pure Gray Storm Bay |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Vivid Grey | Black Anthracite Black with Blue stitching Atlas Gray with Smoky White Oyster Mocha Coral Red with Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4782 mm | 179.3 in 4554 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 72.6 in 1845 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 82.4 in 2093 mm | 82.8 in 2104 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 64.4 in 1635 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 106.0 in 2692 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 62.6 in 1591 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Front overhang | - | - | 35.2 in 895 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | - | 39.0 in 990 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Approach angle | - | - | 18.6 ° | - |
| Departure angle | - | - | 20.2 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | - | - | 15.9 ° | - |
| Wading depth | - | - | 15.7 in 400 mm | - |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.9 in 176 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 40.6 in 1031 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm | 37.1 in 943 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm | - | 57.4 in 1458 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 57.2 in 1452 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 | 525.0 l 18.54 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1400.0 l 49.44 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5022.13 lb 2278 kg | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg | 5202.91 lb 2360 kg | 4155.71 lb 1885 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.1 % | 45.1 % | 48.6 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.9 % | 54.9 % | 51.4 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | - | - | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | 2700.66 lb 1225 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | - | 3450.23 lb 1565 kg | 2854.99 lb 1295 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1267.66 lb 575 kg |
| GVWR | - | - | 6228.06 lb 2825 kg | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Pass-by noise - 65 dB | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW Group | BMW Group |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | HA0001N0 | HD1002N0 | eDrive 5.0 O170SF |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 5000 rpm | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 4900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW Group | - |
| Model | - | - | HF1001N0 | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | Front | - | Front | - |
| Power | - | - | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 4607 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 0 - 4607 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 12.6 kg/kW |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 5.60 s | 4.90 s | 8.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | 5.40 s | 6.70 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 333.0 mi / 535.9 km | EPA, CMB: 400.2 mi / 644.0 km WLTP, CMB: 421.9 mi / 679.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 272.8 mi / 439.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | - | WLTP, CTY: 15.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 11.9 m 39.04 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.8 | - |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | EPS with Servotronic | Steering ratio - 15.7:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | 11.12 | 9.606 | 11.19 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | - | 8.801 | - |
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 Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Trapezoidal link Torque arm | Single-joint spring strut axle |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Five-link | Three-link axle |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | - | 13.0 in 330 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 13.6 in 345 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - | Single-piston floating-caliper disc brakes front and rear |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8.5Jx20 | 7.5Jx17 7.5Jx18 8Jx19 8Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 255/45R20 105W | 205/65R17 100Y 225/55R18 245/45R19 245/40R20 99Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | - | 108.7 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | - | EVE Energy | BMW with CATL cells |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | - | - | Graphite | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | - | 2.5 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 398.5 V | 698.9 V | 286 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Silicon-Carbide (SiC) inverter Prismatic cells | Cell type - cylindrical Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Vehicle-to-Load - 3.7 kW AC Vehicle-to-Home - 11 kW DC Vehicle-to-Grid - 11 kW DC | Net battery capacity - 64.8 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 232 Ah |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 NACS | 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 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11 kW DC 400 kW AC 11 kW DC 400 kW | AC 11 kW DC 130 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 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 kW, 5:45 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 130 kW, 0:29 AC 11 kW, 6:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - | - |
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 - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | 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 - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | - | - |
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 2025 BMW iX2 eDrive20 |