Comparison between:
- 2025 Nissan Ariya EVOLVE+ FWD
- 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Nissan Ariya EVOLVE+ FWD | 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | EVOLVE+ FWD | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,370 (USA, Jul 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Gun Metallic Exterior Boulder Gray Pearl Northern Lights Metallic Everest White Pearl Two-tone Deep Ocean Blue Pearl Black Diamond Pearl Two-tone Boulder Gray Pearl Two-tone Everest White Pearl | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Light Gray | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.9 in 4646 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 74.8 in 1900 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 85.5 in 2172 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 65.4 in 1662 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in 2776 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 56.0 in 1422 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in 1074 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2727.0 l 96.30 ft3 2.73 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 645.0 l 22.78 ft3 0.65 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1691.0 l 59.72 ft3 1.69 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4607.66 lb 2090 kg | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 45.1 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 54.9 % |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5643.83 lb 2560 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.297 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | AM67 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 352 V | - |
| Power | 178 kW 238.7 hp 242.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 178 kW 238.7 hp 242.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | 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 | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.60 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 288.9 mi / 465.0 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: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 91 MPGe | 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+ |
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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
| Additional information | - | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.09 | 11.12 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Strut bar (strut brace / strut tower brace) Coil springs Shock absorbers Stabilizer bar | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs Shock absorbers Stabilizer bar | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 356 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.0 in 330 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 ET40 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 V | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 87 kWh | - |
| Type | NCM811 | 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 | 350 V | 398.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells |
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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.4 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 130 kW DC 130 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 130 kW, 0:40 DC 50 kW, 1:30 AC 7.4 kW, 14:00 | 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 | - | 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 |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya EVOLVE+ FWD | 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 |