Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40
- 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35
- 2025 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 | 2025 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | i4 (G26) | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | eDrive40 | eDrive35 | M50 |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2024 (MY24) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | 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 | 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 | Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm | - |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 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 | 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 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg | 4552.55 lb 2065 kg | 5028.74 lb 2281 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 45.7 % | 45 % | 48.4 % |
| Weight distribution rear | 54.3 % | 55 % | 51.6 % |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1223.57 lb 555 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.24 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model | HA0001N0 | HA0001N0 | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | 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 | - | - | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 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 | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 6.00 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | 5.80 s | 3.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | 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 | EPA, CMB: 235.0 mi / 378.2 km EPA, CMB: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP, CTY: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km WLTP, CMB: 252.3 mi / 406.0 km | EPA, CMB: 227.0 mi / 365.3 km EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 km WLTP, CTY: 323.7 mi / 521.0 km WLTP, CMB: 258.5 mi / 416.0 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 | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 96 MPGe EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 96 MPGe EPA, HWY: 80 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+ | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.12 | 11.12 | 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 | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | 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 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 245/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 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 | 68.7 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | Prismatic | Prismatic |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 353 V | 398.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
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 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 180 kW AC 11 kW DC 180 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 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 180 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
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 | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims | New in 2025: - Redesigned grille - Updated headlights - Optional laser taillights - New steering wheel - New interior trim options - New adjustment controls for the air vents - BMW OS 8.5 - Heated front seats standard on i4 eDrive40 and i4 xDrive40 - Personal eSIM 5G standard on all i4 models - Wireless device charging standard on i4 eDrive40 and i4 xDrive40 |
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 | 2025 BMW i4 M50 |