Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor RWD | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | - |
| Trim | xDrive40 | Single Motor RWD |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Global |
| Price | - | EUR 47,500 (Germany, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | 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 | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Sage Green Metallic Fusion Red Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 62.6 in 1591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 63.1 in 1603 mm |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 39.0 in 991 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 413.0 l 14.58 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1205.0 l 42.55 ft3 1.21 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4969.22 lb 2254 kg | 4523.89 lb 2052 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.5 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.8 % | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1146.4 lb 520 kg | 899.49 lb 408 kg |
| GVWR | 6115.62 lb 2774 kg | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.319 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Frontal area - 2.54 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | E400V16 (EP) |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps | 175 kW 234.7 hp 237.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 7.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km | EPA, CMB: 297.0 mi / 478.0 km WLTP, CMB: 296.4 mi / 477.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 107 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 96 MPGe |
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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.7 |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | - |
| 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 | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 235/45R20 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 69 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| 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 | 398.5 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | Usable capacity - 67 kWh 194 Ah |
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 |
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 135 kW AC 11 kW DC 135 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 135 kW, 0:24-0:34 AC 11 kW, 6:17 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Adaptive Cruise control (O) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Blockier-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) (O) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cross-Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Emergency Stop Assist (O) Front and rear parking assist (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Keyless entry (O) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Parking camera with 360° surround view (O) Pilot Assist (O) Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear-end collisions (O) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 8 x -speaker 250W audio system with Air Woofer Technology (S) -speaker 600W Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Fresh Air Subwoofer (O) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 12V connection on center console in front (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Inductive smartphone charging system (S) Two USB-C ports in the center console front and rear (S) Volvo Cars app, including 4-year subscription (S) Advanced air purification system with fine dust filtration according to air quality standard PM2.5 (O) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Fog sensor (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heat pump (S) High-voltage coolant heating (HVCH) (S) Comfort front seats (S) Fixed rear seat head restraints (S) Headrests of the 2nd row of seats can be folded down (electrically) (O) Heated front seats (S) Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (O) Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Door handles in body colour (S) Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Power tailgate (O) Rain sensor (S) Side window trim in high-gloss black (bottom) (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Sport exterior mirrors in high-gloss black (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED fog lights (integrated in the front spoiler) (O) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Rear fog lights (S) Premium textile upholstery (S) Textile floor mats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor RWD |