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BMW i3 vs BMW i4
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BMW i4 is £1,695 cheaper than the BMW i3 (£51,730 against £53,425).
- The BMW i3 goes further: about 440 miles against 270 in typical real-world driving.
- The BMW i3 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 21 minutes against 31.
- The BMW i3 is more efficient (4.1 against 4.0 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The BMW i4 has the bigger boot: 470 litres against 451.
Side by side
| BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon) | BMW i4 eDrive35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £53,425 | £51,730 |
| Real-world range | 440 mi | 270 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 567 mi | 319 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 325 mi | 195 mi |
| Efficiency | 4.1 mi/kWh | 4.0 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 108.7 kWh | 67.1 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 400 kW | up to 180 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 21 min | 31 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 451 L | 470 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,800 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,783 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 4.7 s | 6 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | Yes | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon) and BMW i4 eDrive35. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW i3 or the BMW i4?
The BMW i4 is £1,695 cheaper than the BMW i3 (£51,730 against £53,425).
Which has the longer range, the BMW i3 or the BMW i4?
The BMW i3 goes further: about 440 miles against 270 in typical real-world driving.
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