Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh
- 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 81.4 kWh
- 2023 BMW i4 M50
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Matte Ivory Silver Metallic Shale Grey Aurora Black Pearl Morning Haze Magma Red Yacht Blue Matte Yacht Blue Metallic | Aurora Black Pearl Frost Blue Snow White Pearl Terracotta Clear White Ivory Silver Metallic Ivory Silver Matte Slate Gray Aventurine Green | 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 | Onyx Black & Human Gray Misty Gray & Nougat Brown Espresso Brown & Onyx Black Onyx Black & Off-white | Black Gray | Black Tacora Red Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.4 in 4430 mm | 169.3 in 4300 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1860 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Height | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in 2820 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0 in 1625 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.3 in 820 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 31.1 in 790 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.7 in 984 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.6 in 955 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.0 in 1346 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 45.4 in 1154 mm | 41.7 in 1060 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 38.2 in 970 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 435.0 l 15.36 ft3 0.43 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1415.0 l 49.97 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4179.96 lb 1896 kg | 4155.71 lb 1885 kg | 5017.72 lb 2276 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | - | 48.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | - | 51.3 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2720.5 lb 1234 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | - |
| Roof load | 176.37 lb 80 kg | 176.37 lb 80 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1011.92 lb 459 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 6164.12 lb 2796 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | 2204.62 lb 1000 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 | 0.27 Cd | 0.263 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Volumes shown according to VDA standards Front track with 19" wheels - 1610 mm Rear track with 19" wheels - 1607 mm | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | BMW |
| Model | - | - | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 400 V | 400 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive | Eco Normal Sport My Drive | - |
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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.70 s | 7.70 s | 3.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 3.70 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-100 km/h with 19" wheels - 7.9 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 362.9 mi / 584.0 km WLTP, CMB: 369.1 mi / 594.0 km WLTP, CMB: 388.4 mi / 625.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 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 | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 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 | 10.86 m 35.63 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.66 | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.55 | 11.55 | 8.774 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | - | 9.374 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent 4-link | Independent 4-link | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 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 | 7Jx17 ET50 7.5Jx19 ET53 7.5Jx19 ET52 | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 | 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 8.5Jx20 10Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H 215/50R19 97V | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H | 245/40R19 255/40R19 255/35R20 285/30R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | 81.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 237.3 Ah | 237.3 Ah | 210.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | - | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 279 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | - | 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 | 343 V | 343 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1047.2 lb 475 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | 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 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 11 kW DC 128 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 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 | DC 128 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 11 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 | 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 (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 | - | Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 81.4 kWh | 2023 BMW i4 M50 |


