BMW i4 vs Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S leads on cargo space and 0–60 mph.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
73/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)
1 of 66 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026
71/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
BMW i4 is cheaper by $20,500
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4R1SRivian R1S
- Range (EPA)version: R1S Dual Max (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+8 cu ft· 80%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s faster· 38%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row6 h faster· 40%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1S Dual Max (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: Dual Max |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: R1S Tri Max |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Rivian R1S
Range
98100Charging
6363Performance
75no dataPracticality
3071
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checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date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
Rivian R1S
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
assets.rivian.com- Adventure — Dual Standard
- $75,900
- Premium
- $83,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Rivian R1S
- 410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- 31 mincontested: sources disagree
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Rivian R1S
- Ahead by
- $20,500
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BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
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