Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh
- 2025 KIA EV3 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.

2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh2023 BMW i4 M50
2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh2023 BMW i4 M50
Model alias--i4 (G26)
Trim81.4 kWh81.4 kWhM50
Model year202620252023
MarketEuropeEuropeNorth America, Europe
Price--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 styleHatchbackCrossoverCoupe
MaterialsSteel
Aluminum		Steel
Aluminum		Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsSnow White Pearl
Ivory Silver Matte
Ivory Silver Metallic
Shale Grey
Aurora Black Pearl
Morning Haze
Magma Red
Yacht Blue Matte
Yacht Blue Metallic		Pistachio Green
Frost Blue
Shale Grey
Sunset Orange
Lithium Silver
White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Ivory Silver Glossy
Ivory Silver Matt
Snow White Pearl
Aventurine Green
Terra Cotta
Clear White		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 colorsOnyx Black & Human Gray
Misty Gray & Nougat Brown
Espresso Brown & Onyx Black
Onyx Black & Off-white		Black
Grey		Black
Tacora Red
Canberra Beige
Cognac
Mocha
Oyster
Number of doors554
Number of seats555
Length174.4 in
4430 mm		169.3 in
4300 mm		188.3 in
4783 mm
Width73.2 in
1860 mm		72.8 in
1850 mm		72.9 in
1852 mm
Height58.5 in
1485 mm		61.4 in
1560 mm		57.0 in
1448 mm
Wheelbase111.0 in
2820 mm		105.5 in
2680 mm		112.4 in
2856 mm
Front track63.5 in
1614 mm		63.5 in
1614 mm		62.6 in
1589 mm
Rear track64.0 in
1625 mm		63.4 in
1611 mm		63.2 in
1606 mm
Front overhang32.3 in
820 mm		31.9 in
810 mm		-
Rear overhang31.1 in
790 mm		31.9 in
810 mm		-
Clearance5.5 in
140 mm		5.5 in
140 mm		4.9 in
125 mm
Front headroom38.7 in
984 mm		--
Rear headroom37.9 in
963 mm		--
Front shoulder room56.9 in
1445 mm		--
Rear shoulder room55.6 in
1412 mm		--
Front legroom45.4 in
1154 mm		--
Rear legroom38.2 in
970 mm		--
Trunk volume435.0 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 volume1415.0 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 weight4179.96 lb
1896 kg		4254.92 lb
1930 kg		5017.72 lb
2276 kg
Weight distribution front--48.7 %
Weight distribution rear--51.3 %
Roof load176.37 lb
80 kg		-165.35 lb
75 kg
Payload1011.92 lb
459 kg		-1146.4 lb
520 kg
GVWR5191.89 lb
2355 kg		5191.89 lb
2355 kg		6164.12 lb
2796 kg
Towing capacity braked2204.62 lb
1000 kg		2204.62 lb
1000 kg		3527.4 lb
1600 kg
Towing capacity unbraked1653.47 lb
750 kg		1102.31 lb
500 kg		1653.47 lb
750 kg
Drag coefficient0.27 Cd0.263 Cd0.25 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer--BMW
Model--XE2A02N0
Electric motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM)
Location of the motorFrontFrontRear
Voltage400 V400 V-
Power150 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 RPM5200 - 9600 rpm5200 - 9600 rpm8000 - 17000 rpm
Torque283 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 RPM5000 rpm5000 rpm0 - 5000 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Normal
Sport
Snow
My Drive		Eco
Normal
Sport
Snow
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 power150 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 torque283 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 speed105.6 mph
170.0 km/h		107.5 mph
173.0 km/h		139.8 mph
225.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h7.70 s7.90 s3.90 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph--3.70 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeWLTP, 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 efficiencyWLTP, 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 classAAA+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.86 m
35.63 ft		10.4 m
34.12 ft		12.5 m
41.01 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.66--
Additional information--Variable sport steering with Servotronic
Steering ratio - 14.1:1

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)All-wheel drive (AWD)
Axle ratio11.5511.558.774
Axle ratio of the second electric motor.-2.669.374

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut		Independent
MacPherson strut		Double-joint spring strut axle
Adaptive M suspension
Rear suspensionIndependent
4-link		Independent
4-link		Five-link axle
Adaptive M suspension

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Front disc brake diameter12.8 in
325 mm		11.8 in
300 mm		-
Front disc brake thickness0.4 in
10 mm		0.4 in
10 mm		-
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsVentilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter11.8 in
300 mm		11.8 in
300 mm		-
Rear disc brake thickness0.4 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.

Rims7Jx17 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.

Tyres215/60R17 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.

Battery capacity81.4 kWh81.4 kWh83.9 kWh
Manufacturer--CATL
TypeLithium-IonLithium-IonNCM811
Cathode materials--Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2)
Anode materials--Graphite
Cell nominal voltage--3.6 V
Cell cutoff voltage--2.5 V
Battery voltage343 V343 V398.5 V
Weight1047.2 lb
475 kg		1036.17 lb
470 kg		1212.54 lb
550 kg
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
Cooling--Liquid-based coolant circulation
Additional informationCapacity - 237.3 Ah
12V battery capacity - 60 Ah		Capacity - 237.3 Ah
12V battery capacity - 60 Ah		Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh
Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Ah
Prismatic cells

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portType 2 CCS2Type 2 CCS2Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeAC 6.9 kW
AC 10.5 kW
DC 128 kW		AC 6.9 kW
AC 10.5 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 timeDC 350 kW, 0:31
DC 50 kW, 1:19
AC 10.5 kW, 7:15
AC 6.9 kW, 32:10		DC 350 kW, 0:31
DC 50 kW, 1:19
AC 10.5 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--Software updates
Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional.
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