Comparison
BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 234 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $59,995
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 10 vs 0
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
92 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $59,995 |
| Range | 318 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 250 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 11 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 234 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 $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (10 vs 0).
BMW i410 Volkswagen ID.Buzz0 250 kW30 min 200 kW33 min
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