| Model | BMW i4 eDrive35 MY2021 MY2022 MY2023 MY2024 | Tesla Model 3 |
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| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| World premiere | Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | Friday, April 1, 2016 |
| Delivery start | November 2021 | July 2017 |
| Model status | Confirmed | Discontinued |
| WLTP range | 490-406 km (304-252 miles) | 495-491 km (308-305 miles) |
| WLTP consumption | 13.69-16.53 kWh/100km (4.5-3.8 mi/kWh ) | 11.92-12.02 kWh/100km (5.2-5.2 mi/kWh ) |
| WLTP consumption with charging loss | 16.1-19.1 kWh/100km (3.9-3.3 mi/kWh ) | 14.4 kWh/100km(4.3 mi/kWh ) |
| EPA range | 272-267 miles (438-430 km) | |
| EPA consumption | 4.613.5-4.5 mi/kWh (13.5-13.7 kWh/100km ) | |
| Basic trim CLTC range | ||
| 90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition | 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh ) | |
| 90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition | 419 km (260 miles) | 13 km (8 miles) |
| 70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition | 18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh ) | |
| 70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition | 373 km (232 miles) | 14 km (9 miles) |
| 120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition | 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) | 17 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh ) |
| 120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition | 353 km (219 miles) | 347 km (216 miles) |
| Top speed | 190 kph (118 mph) | 225 kph (140 mph) |
| Peak power | 210 kW (285.5 hp / 281.6 bhp) | 208 kW (282.8 hp / 278.9 bhp) |
| Electrical torque output | 400 nm (295.2 ft-lb) | 420 nm (310.0 ft-lb) |
| 0-100km/h (0-62 mph) | 6 s | 6.1 s |
| Drive type | RWD | AWD |
| Motor setup | One motor rear axle | One motor on front and one motor rear axle |
| Motor technology | WRSM | ASM front and PMSM rear |
| Front brake type | Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) | Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) |
| Rear brake type | Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) | Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) |
| Front disc diameter | 355 mm (13.98") | |
| Rear disc diameter | 355 mm (13.98") | |
| Front disc type | Cast iron | Unknown |
| Rear disc type | Cast iron | Unknown |
| Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal) | ||
| Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving) | ||
| Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) | Hold or Roll | Hold, Roll or Creep |
| Lift-up-regen levels | Low / Medium / High | Standard / Low |
| Coasting | ||
| Adaptive regen when coasting | ||
| Number of suspension options | 1 (Adaptive M Suspension) | 1 (standard) |
| Suspension type front | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Suspension type rear | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Spring type front | Coil Spring | Coil Spring |
| Spring type rear | Air Spring | Coil Spring |
| Adaptive damping front | Standard | Not Available |
| Adaptive damping rear | Standard | Not Available |
| Adjustable height front | Not Available | Not Available |
| Adjustable height rear | Standard | Not Available |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.92") | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Length | 4783 mm (188.3") | 4694 mm (184.8") |
| Height | 1448 mm (57.0") | 1443 mm (56.8") |
| Width excluding mirrors | 1852 mm (72.9") | 1849 mm (72.8") |
| Width including mirrors | mm (") | 2088 mm (82.2") |
| Drag coefficient / Frontal area | 0.25 / 2.33 m² (25.1 sq ft) | Unknown / Unknown |
| Wheelbase | 2856 mm (112.4") | 2875 mm (113.2") |
| Turning circle | 12.5 meter (492.1") | 11.6 meter (456.7") |
| Curb weight | 2000 kg (4409.2 lbs) | 1760 kg (3880.1 lbs) |
| Max weight (GVWR) | 2545 kg (5610.8 lbs) | 2149 kg (4737.7 lbs) |
| Max roof cargo | 75 kg (165.3 lbs) | 70 kg (154.3 lbs) |
| Maximum load including weight driver | 545 kg (1201.5 lbs) | 389 kg (857.6 lbs) |
| Max trailer weight braked | 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs) | 1000 kg (2204.6 lbs) |
| Trunk capacity | 470 liter (16.6 cu-ft) | 561 liter (19.8 cu-ft) |
| Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded | 1290 liter (45.6 cu-ft) | 1234 liter (43.6 cu-ft) |
| HMI type | Screen focus with stalks and buttons | Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons |
| Head-up display | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Voice control | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Gesture control | Standard feature | Unknown |
| Digital driver display | Yes 12.3" | Yes 15" |
| Infotainment screen | Yes 14.9" | Yes 15" |
| In-car navigation | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Apple Carplay support | Standard feature | Not Available |
| Android Auto support | Standard feature | Not Available |
| Map provider | HERE Technologies | |
| Online map updates | Yes | Unknown |
| Real time traffic | Yes | Unknown |
| Route planning with charging planning | Yes | Unknown |
| Satellite image map | Unknown | Unknown |
| Voice controlled | Yes | Unknown |
| Voice guiding | Yes | Unknown |
| LED matrix headlights | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Auto dimming headlights | Standard | Not Available |
| Cornering lights | Standard | Not Available |
| Swiveling headlights | Not Available | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Not Available | Not Available |
| AntiLock Braking System | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Automatic Emergency Steering | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Cross traffic allert (CTA) | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) | Optional feature | Not Available |
| Drowsiness Alert | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Electronic stability control | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Blind spot monitoring | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Exit warning | Optional feature | Unknown |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Lane departure warning | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Lane keeping | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Night Vision | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer | Optional feature | Standard |
| Ultrasonic sensors |
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N/A |
| Cameras |
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| Radar sensors |
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N/A |
| Lidar sensors | N/A | N/A |
| Battery gross | 70.3 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery net | 67.1 kWh | 59 kWh |
| Cathode Materials | NMC | LFP |
| Nominal voltage | 399 V | 340 V |
| Battery weight | ||
| Pack configuration | 106s1p | |
| Battery type | Cell to Module | |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Charging curve (click for full size) |
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| Max DC charging | 180 kW | 170 kW |
| Charging time 0 - 100% | 50 m 20 s | 1 h 9 m 31 s |
| Average charging speed 0 - 100% | 80.0 kW | 50.9 kW |
| Charging time 10-100% | 44 m 33 s | 1 h 7 m 12 s |
| Average charging speed 10-100% | 81.3 kW | 47.4 kW |
| Charging time 10-80% | 25 m 12 s | 32 m 25 s |
| Average charging speed 10-80% | 111.8 kW | 76.4 kW |
| Charging time 10-90% | 32 m 44 s | 42 m 13 s |
| Average charging speed 10-90% | 98.4 kW | 67.1 kW |
| Preconditioning when navigating to charger | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Manual battery heating | Not Available | Not Available |
| Interior category | Driver focused | |
| Interior quality | Premium | en Interior.Quality.NotSet |
| Console design | Traditional console | en Interior.ConsoleDesign.NotSet |
| Interior design |
BMW Individual Merino leather with extended scope Ivory White / Black
Interior colors:
Black
White
BMW Individual extended Merino leather in Tartufo
Interior colors:
Black
Brown
BMW Individual extended Merino leather in Black
Interior colors:
Black
Vernasca leather in Black with Blue contrast stitching
Interior colors:
Black
Vernasca leather in Oyster
Interior colors:
Beige
Black
Vernasca leather Black
Interior colors:
Black
Vernasca leather Mocha with contrast stitching black
Interior colors:
Brown
Black
Vernasca leather Black with Red contrast stitching
Interior colors:
Black
Perforated Sensatec Cognac
Interior colors:
Cognac
Black
Perforated Sensatec Black
Interior colors:
Black
M PerformTex/Cloth combination in Black with M piping
Interior colors:
Black
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| Storage |
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N/A |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front seats options | 2 (standard, M Sport) | 1 |
| Number of adjustment ways (inc options) | N/A, 10 | 2 |
| Seat depth adjustment | Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature | Standard electric feature |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature | Unknown |
| Backrest angle adjustment | Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature | Unknown |
| Seat cushion angle adjustment | Standard feature, optional electric / Standard electric feature | Unknown |
| Height adjustable headrest | Standard feature / Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Length adjustable headrest | Not Available / Not Available | Not Available |
| Adjustable thigh support | Not Available / Standard feature | Not Available |
| Memory | Optional feature / Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Electric lumbar adjustment | Optional electric feature / Optional electric feature | Not Available |
| Seat ventilation | Optional feature / Not Available | Not Available |
| Massage function | Not Available / Not Available | Not Available |
| Backrest angle adjustment | Not Available | Unknown |
| Seat heating | Optional feature, outer seats | Not Available |
| Seat ventilation | Not Available | Unknown |
| Massage function | Not Available | Unknown |
| Electric lumbar adjustment | Not Available | Unknown |
| Foldable seats | Standard feature | Unknown |
| Paint colors | 11 | 5 |
| Wheel options | 7 | 2 |
| Wheel size (front/rear) |
245/45R18 / 255/45R18 245/40R19 / 255/40R19 245/35R20 / 255/35R20 |
255/45R18 / 255/45R18 255/45R19 / 255/45R19 |
| Available climate systems | 2 (standard, comfort) | 1 |
| Climate zones | standard:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/comfort:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow | standard:Car |
| Preclimatization | Standard feature | Unknown |
| Pet mode | Not Available | Unknown |
| Camping mode | Not Available | Unknown |
| Airbags |
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N/A |
| Seatbelts |
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| Keyless entry | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Keyless go | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Use Phone as key | Standard feature | Standard feature |
| Alarm system | Optional feature | Standard feature |
| Dash cam | Not Available | Standard feature |
| Parking surveillance | Not Available | Standard feature |
| App name | My BMW | |
| Change charging target | Yes | Unknown |
| See car location | Yes | Unknown |
| Lock/unlock car | Yes | Unknown |
| Open/close windows | Yes | Unknown |
| Start/Stop Precondition | Yes | Unknown |
| Remote parking | Yes | Unknown |
| Schedule charging | Yes | Unknown |
| See driving history | Yes | Unknown |
| Trigger horn/lights | Yes | Unknown |