BMW i4 vs BMW i5
Comparing the 2026 BMW i4 (from $57,900) with the 2027 BMW i5 (from $67,100). The i4 offers 300 miles of range while the i5 offers 328 miles.
Quick Take
BMW i4 hauls the most gear.
BMW i4 vs BMW i5: Which Should You Buy?
The BMW i4 starts at $57,900, undercutting the BMW i5 ($67,100) by about $9,000.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW i5 covers up to 328 miles, 10 more than the BMW i4's maximum of 318. At a DC fast charger, the BMW i5 goes from 10-80% in about 30 minutes vs 31 for the BMW i4.
The BMW i4 offers 45.6 cu ft of cargo space vs 17.3 for the BMW i5. The BMW i4 is also 11 inches shorter than the BMW i5, which makes it easier to park.
Bottom line: the BMW i4 is the pick if cargo space is king; otherwise the BMW i5 runs it close across the board.
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