BMW i4 vs Volvo ES90
The Volvo ES90 leads on 10–80% charge. The BMW i4 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
75/100#24 of 80 · Everyday
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Single Motor Extended Range
1 of 3 versions
United Kingdom · checked Aug 16, 2026 · volvocars.com
82/100#32 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4ES90Volvo ES90
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 29%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.6 cu ft· 11%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1 h faster· 10%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 5%
- Torque- best on this row+37 lb-ft· 12%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Volvo ES90 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Pick the Volvo ES90 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Volvo ES90
Range
96- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
5074Performance
7965Practicality
6962
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checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date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
Volvo ES90
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Volvo ES90
- 413 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Volvo ES90ES90
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo ES90
- BMW i4
- Volvo ES90
- 22 min
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Volvo ES90
- 350 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- Volvo ES90
- 5.4 / 6.6 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 36 sources
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