Comparison

BMW i4 vs Tesla Model Y

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

Best range Tesla Model Y 318 mi vs 320 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $59,900
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 4.8 vs 5.2

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 302 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i4 Tesla Model Y
Trim used eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $57,900 $59,900
Range 318 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80.7 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 250 kW 331 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 30 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 77.9 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 94 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 118 mph 125 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 30 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 318 mi).
  • Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 33 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $187/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).

BMW i44.8 Tesla Model Y5.2 250 kW30 min 331 kW33 min

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