Comparison

BMW i4 vs Tesla Model X

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model X 318 mi vs 329 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $84,990
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model X 4.5 vs 5.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model X
329 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $258/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 342 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
109.8 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i4 Tesla Model X
Trim used eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) Model X
MSRP (USD) $57,900 $84,990
Range 318 mi 329 mi
Efficiency 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh 342 Wh/mi • 2.92 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80.7 kWh 96 kWh
Seats 5 6
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 250 kW 493 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 31 min
Roadtrip score 77.9 78.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi 95 mi
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi 258 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 155 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 25 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 4,960 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model X if you want the longer rated range (329 mi vs 318 mi).
  • Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 31 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $258/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model X has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

BMW i44.5 Tesla Model X5.5 250 kW30 min 493 kW31 min

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