BMW i4 vs Tesla Model Y
The BMW i4 leads on range (EPA) and 0–60 mph. The Tesla Model Y leads on 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
73/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
83/100#4 of 87 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $6,410
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4Model YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+12 mi· 4%
- Cargo space- best on this row+19 cu ft· 190%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.3 s faster· 19%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 21%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1 h faster· 10%
- Top speed- best on this row+8 mph· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Tesla Model Y
Range
9895Charging
6359Performance
75no dataPracticality
3080
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checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i4i4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 12 mi
Which charges faster?
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- BMW i4
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $6,410
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
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