Comparison
BMW i4 vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 318 mi vs 320 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $63,245
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 50 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 5.7 vs 3.6
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | 4WD ER1 |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $63,245 |
| Range | 318 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 130 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 250 kW | 433 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 51.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 57 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 198 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 10,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
BMW i45.7 Ford F-150 Lightning3.6 250 kW30 min 433 kW50 min
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