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2025 BMW i4 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 BMW i4 is an all-electric small luxury sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. There are three versions: eDrive40, xDrive40 and M50. Each has a different powertrain configuration and power output along with different maximum range. Keep reading to get our breakdown of what to expect along with the i4's key standard features and options.

The i4 lineup consists of:

  • eDrive40: has a more powerful motor good for 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.
  • xDrive40: adds a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and produces 396 hp and 443 lb-ft.
  • M50: The sportiest of the lineup, the M50 has dual motors, all-wheel drive and 469 hp and 538 lb-ft. There's also a boost mode that temporarily increases power to 536 hp and 586 lb-ft.

Both the i4 eDrive40 and all-wheel-drive xDrive40 are equipped the same and start things off with standard equipment including:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Heated front seats
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 14.9-inch center touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)

Every i4 also comes with:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Options for the eDrive40 include:

  • Premium package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Harman Kardon surround-sound system
  • Dynamic Handling package
    • 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires
    • Upgraded brakes with blue or red calipers
    • Adaptive suspension (adjusts to enhance ride comfort and handling)
  • Parking Assistance package
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
    • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the i4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the i4 and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Traffic Jam Assistant (allows for hands-free steering on the highway in certain low-speed traffic situations)
    • Front cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle from the side is about to cross your path)

Some of the features above can be added as stand-alone options. Other features that can only be ordered separately include:

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Synthetic leather-trimmed dashboard
  • Harman Kardon premium audio system
  • Wireless smartphone charging

Other available packages include:

  • M Sport package
    • 19-inch M wheels
    • Variable sport steering
    • Adaptive suspension dampers (adjust to enhance ride comfort and handling stability)
    • M steering wheel
    • Rear spoiler
    • Black exterior trim
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)

The M50 includes the features of the eDrive40 and xDrive40 models and adds the M Sport package and adaptive suspension as standard. The M50 is available with most of the same options as well but it also offers:

  • High Performance Tire package
    • Enhanced M Sport brakes
    • Unique rear spoiler
    • 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • M Carbon exterior package

Which i4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The eDrive40i would be our choice. We're tempted by xDrive40's additional power, but the rear-wheel-drive model's 40 miles of additional range outweighs the xDrive40's slight edge in acceleration. Being cheaper helps too. Those savings can be put toward the Driving Assistance Professional package, which includes advanced driving aids that, while not enabling hands-free highway driving, significantly reduce the driver's mental load.

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Anchorage, AK
Vehicle
i4 eDrive40
i4 xDrive40
i4 M50
Vehicle
xDrive40
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$62,300
Avg Price Paid
$61,286
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M50
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$70,700
Avg Price Paid
$68,785
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
335 hp
396 hp
536 hp
Engine torque
317 lb-ft
443 lb-ft
586 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
225/50R18
225/50R18
245/40R19 (FRONT) 255/40R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
113 / 111 / 112 MPGe
99 / 103 / 101 MPGe
93 / 96 / 94 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
318 mi.
287 mi.
267 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
33
36
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.0 ft.
41.0 ft.
41.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,713 lb.
5,022 lb.
5,029 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.9 in.
4.9 in.
4.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
Height
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
Length
188.5 in.
188.5 in.
188.5 in.
Wheelbase
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.6 cu. ft.
16.6 cu. ft.
16.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$72,034
$76,307
$82,692
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.96
$1.02
$1.1
Depreciation
$41,973
$44,461
$48,737
Financing
$12,059
$12,930
$14,471
Taxes & Fees
$621
$621
$621
Fuel
$5,983
$6,652
$7,144
Insurance
$4,150
$4,359
$4,359
Maintenance
$4,593
$4,463
$4,539
Repairs
$2,655
$2,821
$2,821
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Red Highlight, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Cognac Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Red Highlight, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Cognac Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Red Highlight, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Cognac Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Exterior
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Jet Black
Dravit Grey Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Special Order Color
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Cape York Green Metallic
Vegas Red Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Jet Black
Dravit Grey Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Special Order Color
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Cape York Green Metallic
Vegas Red Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Special Order Color
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Cape York Green Metallic
Vegas Red Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic