BMW i4 vs Nissan NX8
The Nissan NX8 leads on cargo space and efficiency.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
72/100#30 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 580 Pro · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
75/100#106 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4NX8Nissan NX8
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+17.3 cu ft· 173%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 25%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 6%
- Torque- best on this row+88 lb-ft· 39%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Nissan NX8 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Pick the Nissan NX8 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Nissan NX8
Range
96- Different test cycles - not compared.66Charging
5877Performance
7960Practicality
4890
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checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date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
Nissan NX8
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Nissan NX8
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- 31 mincontested: sources disagree
- Nissan NX8
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- 5.6 scontested: sources disagree
- Nissan NX8
Where next
- Nissan NX8Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 34 sources
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