BMW i4 vs BMW i5
The BMW i4 leads on range (EPA). The BMW i5 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
75/100#24 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
BMW i4 is cheaper by $11,700
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4i5BMW i5
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+5 mi· 2%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 4%
- Power
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 7%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | BMW i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4BMW i5
Range
9692Charging
5051Performance
79no dataPracticality
6971
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i4i4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 5 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i5i5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i4
- BMW i5
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- BMW i5
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- BMW i5
- Ahead by
- $11,700
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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