Comparison
BMW i4 vs Subaru Solterra
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $57,900 vs $38,495
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 8.5 vs 1.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $182/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $38,495 |
| Range | 318 mi | 227 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 55.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 65 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 170 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 16 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 227 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $182/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).
BMW i48.5 Subaru Solterra1.5 250 kW30 min 100 kW35 min
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