Comparison between:
- 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive
- 2025 BMW i4 M50
- 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2025 BMW i4 M50 | 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 (G26) | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | 50 xDrive | M50 | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 65,900 (DE, Mar 2026) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire | Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange M Brooklyn Gray M Portimao Blue | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Digital White Castanea Agave Green Black BMW M | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 187.4 in 4760 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.7 in 2075 mm | - | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 73.4 in 1865 mm | - | - |
| Height | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.1 in 2897 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 62.6 in 1589 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 63.5 in 1613 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.7 in 855 mm | - | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.7 in 1008 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1017 mm | - | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 946 mm | - | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.7 in 1465 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg | 5028.74 lb 2281 kg | 4713.48 lb 2138 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.4 % | 45.1 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.6 % | 54.9 % |
| Front axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg | - | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1113.33 lb 505 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 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 | 0.21 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | BMW |
| Model | HD1001N0 | XE2A02N0 | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 5500 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | - |
| Model | HF1002N0 | - | - |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - |
| Location | Front | Front | - |
| Power | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 4607 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4607 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 | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps | 420 kW 563.2 hp 571.0 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb | 795 Nm 81.1 kgm 586.4 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 6th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 6.4 kg/kW | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | 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 | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 3.90 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.70 s | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 563.0 mi / 906.0 km WLTP, CMB: 471.0 mi / 758.0 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 | 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 | WLTP, CTY: 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.7 kWh/100 mi | 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 | 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 | 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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Variable sport steering with Servotronic Steering ratio - 14.1:1 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.606 | 9.374 | 11.12 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.801 | 8.774 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle | Double-joint spring strut axle Adaptive M suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Five-link axle Adaptive M suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.6 in 370 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.6 in 370 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers M sports brakes in blue color | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R19 102W | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 108.7 kWh | 84.3 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 113.4 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 162.3 Ah | - | - |
| Manufacturer | EVE Energy | - | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - |
| Number of cells | 960 | - | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical | Prismatic | Prismatic |
| Cell configuration | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series | - | - |
| 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 | 698.9 V | 398.5 V | 398.5 V |
| Energy density | 190 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 1316.16 lb 597 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - | - |
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 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 AC 22 kW DC 400 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 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 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 KW, 5:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | 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 | 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 |
| 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | 2025 BMW i4 M50 | 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 |