Comparison
BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $57,900 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 30 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $182/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 302 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $45,095 |
| Range | 318 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 30 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $182/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
BMW i44.8 Volkswagen ID.45.2 250 kW30 min 210 kW28 min
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