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 available
Range 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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