BMW i5 vs Kia EV4
The BMW i5 leads on fast-charge peak and power.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
EV4 Fastback GT-Line S
1 of 11 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
74/100#69 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5EV4Kia EV4
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+77 kW· 60%
- Cargo space
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 67%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.8 s faster· 23%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Kia EV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: EV4 Long Range | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | ||
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Earth |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Pick the Kia EV4 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Kia EV4
Range
92- Different test cycles - not compared.92Charging
5149Performance
no data48Practicality
7171
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Kia EV4
- 380 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i5
- Kia EV4
- 29 / 31 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Kia EV4
- Ahead by
- 77 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Kia EV4
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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