Comparison
BMW i4 vs Porsche Macan
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 315 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $75,300
Faster charging Porsche Macan 30 min vs 21 min
Weighted profile Porsche Macan 4.5 vs 5.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 315 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $239/mi
Charging winner
Porsche Macan
21 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 341 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Porsche Macan
91 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $75,300 |
| Range | 318 mi | 315 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 341 Wh/mi • 2.93 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 94.9 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 270 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 21 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 85.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 139 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 239 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 137 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 4,409 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 315 mi).
- Choose Porsche Macan if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 30 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $239/mi).
Weighted verdict
Porsche Macan has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
BMW i44.5 Porsche Macan5.5 250 kW30 min 270 kW21 min
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