Comparison
BMW i4 vs Porsche Taycan
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 318 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $99,400
Faster charging Porsche Taycan 30 min vs 18 min
Weighted profile Porsche Taycan 4.3 vs 5.1
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tie
318 mi each
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $313/mi
Charging winner
Porsche Taycan
18 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 366 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Performance Battery Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $99,400 |
| Range | 318 mi | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 366 Wh/mi • 2.73 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 82.3 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 250 kW | 320 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 18 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 86.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 131 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 313 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 143 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 14 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Porsche Taycan if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 18 min vs 30 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $313/mi).
Weighted verdict
Porsche Taycan has the stronger weighted profile (5.1 vs 4.3).
BMW i44.3 Porsche Taycan5.1 250 kW30 min 320 kW18 min
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