BMW i4 (G26) Sedan (2021)
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Product Overview
BMW i4 is a fully electric sedan based on the company's CLAR platform. It shares much of the design elements with the G26 4 Series Gran Coupe.
At launch, the i4 is available with two drivetrain options, including a 544hp dual-motor M50 version that accelerates to 100km/h from a standing still in 3.9 seconds. The lesser, RWD i4 eDrive40 in turn boasts an electric range of up to 590km and a coefficient of drag of just 0.24.
Apart from these EV-only characteristics, the i4 is largely a mirror image of the ICE-powered G26 Gran Coupe. It was even unveiled a week before the latter. Some of the feature highlights include a large 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display operating BMW's new iDrive system, a large set of driver assistance functions, and the extensive use of recyclable or recycled materials.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent styling
- Decent performance
- Up to 493km electric range
- Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
Cons
- Gran coupe nonsense
- BEV greenwashing
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent range
- Excellent handling
- Impressive range
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lack of refinement
- Lack of rear-wheel-drive capability
- Not quite as powerful as the M3 Competition
- No mechanical limited-slip differential
- Lack of e-motor is a little blunter
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Specifications
| eDrive40 | M50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo Capacity | 470 L / 16.6 cu-ft ~ 1290 L / 45.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 520 kg / 1146 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chassis Type | Unibody | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steering Ratio | 16.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/55 R17 | Front wheel tires: 245/45 R18 Rear wheel tires: 255/45 R18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight Distribution | 45.1% front / 54.9% rear | 48.1% front / 51.9% rear | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 83.9 kWh (gross) | 80.7 kWh (net) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Type | Lithium-ion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Voltage | 398.5 V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door battery-electric Coupe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | BMW CLAR platform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1448 mm / 57.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4783 mm / 188.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1852 mm / 72.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1601.0 mm / 63.0 in | 1589.0 mm / 62.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1630.0 mm / 64.2 in | 1606.0 mm / 63.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 2050.0 kg / 4519.5 lbs | 2215.0 kg / 4883.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7.5J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm / 112.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 5.7 sec | 3.9 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 sec | 3.7 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.24 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric Range | 493.0 km / 306.3 mi | 416.0 km / 258.5 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 340 hp / 253.5 kW @ 8000-17000 rpm | 313 hp / 233.4 kW @ 8000-17000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 1-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021-06-02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Made In | Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 83%The throttle calibration is sweetly balanced, mating excellent pedal weighting with a good degree of sensitivity. Despite the motors being asked to haul well over two tonnes, the i4 proves very rapid when dialled into Boost mode. Brake pedal feel is outstanding by electric car standards, with an impressive balance between regular and recuperative braking.
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Pros
- Powerful four-wheel drive
- Powerful electric motors
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lack of rear-wheel-drive capability
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 70%The i4 has just about the same proportions and road footprint as a 3 Series. Its tracks are a little wider, and its centre of gravity is lower. Long accents on the body sides give the car its own character. Two models are offered, the headline-grabbing 537bhp twin-motor, all-wheel-drive i4 M50 (£63,905) and the slightly lighter, slightly calmer single-m motor, rear-drive eDrive40 (£9500)
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Pros
- Powerful eDrive
- Powerful engine
- Good range
Cons
- Lack of refinement
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 77%At £63,905, the i4 M50 is around £4,000 more expensive than the £12,000 i4 Performance. The i4 remains a strong package with a well-made cabin and blistering pace. But perhaps the cheaper eDrive40 model will be the pick of the pack.
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Pros
- Powerful electric motor
- Impressive range
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- No mechanical limited-slip differential
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 84%The i4 appeals with astonishing steering precision and smooth handling, and despite the two-tonne weight there's relatively little body roll. The ultra-low centre of gravity comes into play here; it's actually 53mm lower than in the 3 Series. Despite the incredible rigidity that BMW's engineers have achieved, it's not quite as outstanding in this regard as the similarly powerful M3 Competition.
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Pros
- Excellent range
- Excellent handling
Cons
- Not quite as powerful as the M3 Competition
carmagazine[5]
Reviewer score 83%The i4 M50 is more powerful than an M4 – and certainly more muscular, with a stonking 586lb ft available instantly. The eDrive40 is still pretty sprightly – keeping toe-to-toe with a stock Tesla Model 3. BMW's nailed the ride quality here – treading the fine balance between cossetting comfort and sharp body control.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Impressive range
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of e-motor is a little blunter
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References
- ^ BMW i4 review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/i4. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/i4/first-drives/bmw-i4-edrive40-m-sport-2021-uk-review. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ New BMW i4 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i4/355151/new-bmw-i4-2021-review. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ New BMW i4 prototype review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i4/355151/new-bmw-i4-prototype-review. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ BMW i4 (2021) review: every base covered. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/bmw/i4-ev/. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
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