Comparison
BMW i4 vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $57,900 vs $44,370
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 8.2 vs 1.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $182/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $44,370 |
| Range | 318 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $182/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (8.2 vs 1.9).
BMW i48.2 Nissan Ariya1.9 250 kW30 min 178 kW35 min
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