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 available
Range 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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