Comparison between:
- 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2023 BMW i4 M50 | |
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| Trim | Turbo S | M50 |
| Model year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 187,610 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 138,826 (UK, Oct 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 | Sedan | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | 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 | 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 Black-ChalkBeige Black-Bordeaux Red Graphite Blue Black-Slate Grey Basalt Black Truffle Brown Basalt Black-Atacama Beige | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 195.4 in 4963 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.4 in 2144 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.4 in 1966 mm | - |
| Height | 54.3 in 1378 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 66.5 in 1690 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 65.2 in 1655 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Trunk volume | 366.0 l 12.93 ft3 0.37 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 81.0 l 2.86 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5059.61 lb 2295 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | 1267.66 lb 575 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 6327.27 lb 2870 kg | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum permissible roof load - 75 kg Frontal area - 2.33 m² Cd x A - 0.583 m² | 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 | Porsche | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Porsche | BMW |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Rear | Front |
| Power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 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 | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport Range Sport Plus | - |
| Additional features | Overboost total maximum power with Launch Control - 560 kW / 761 ps Overboost total maximum torque with Launch Control - 1050 Nm | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 2.80 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 1.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.60 s | 3.70 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-99 mph (0-160 km/h) with Launch Control - 6.3 s Acceleration 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) with Launch Control - 9.8 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP: 293.0 mi / 471.5 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 | NEDC, CMB: 26.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 24.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 25.7 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 | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Rear-axle steering (RAS) with power steering plus Steering ratio (RAS) - 14.2:1 (centre position) to 9.3:1 | 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 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.374 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
| Additional information | Front-axle - single-speed automatic transmission Rear-axle - two-speed 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 air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Air springs | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Adaptive air suspension Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Multi-link Air springs | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Ceramic Composite Yellow callipers Front brakes diameter - 420 mm Front brakes thickness - 40 mm Rear brakes diameter - 410 mm Rear brakes thickness - 32 mm Specially-coated PSCB steel brakes Carbon-ceramic brakes are optional 10-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the front 4-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake callipers at the rear | 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 | 9.5Jx21 ET60 11.5Jx21 ET66 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/35R21 101Y 305/30R20 104Y | 245/40R19 245/45R18 100Y 255/45R18 103Y 255/40R19 |
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 | 93.4 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 396 | - |
| Number of modules | 33 | - |
| Voltage | 800 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1388.91 lb 630 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 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 - 83.7 kWh 12 cells per module | 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 | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 270 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, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 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 | DC charging at 270 kW, 0:16-0:23 DC charging at 50 kW, 1:24-1:33 AC charging at 11 kW, 8:30-9:00 | 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 | 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 (S) 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) 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 (S) Manual adjustment of seat belt height for driver and front passenger seats (S) Multi-collision brake (S) ParkAssist (front and rear) with visual and audible warning (S) 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) Sport Mode for the activation of dynamic performance settings including Launch Control (S) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) (S) 16.8-inch curved display (S) Centre Console with Direct Touch Control (S) Digital radio (S) 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 (S) 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) Parking Pre-climatisation including pre-conditioning of the battery (S) Thermally insulated glass all round (S) Heat pump (S) 60:40 rear bench split (S) Comfort front seats (14-way electric) with memory package (S) Integrated front headrests (S) Rear seats with 2 seats in single-seat look (S) Seat heating (front and rear) (S) Two integrated cupholders, front and rear (S) Multi-function sports steering wheel in leather (S) Auto-deploying door habdles (S) Heated rear screen with auto-off function (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger (S) Windscreen wiper system including rain sensor and washer jets (S) 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) Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger (S) LED interior lighting concept (S) LED Matrix headlights (S) Light strip (S) Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (S) Third brake light (S) Smooth finish leather (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 | - | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |