Starts at $52,200
2024 i4 Selector
2024 BMW i4
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 BMW i4 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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BMW's entry-level i4 EV delivers quick acceleration for a single-motor EV, but its range is no great shakes.
Whether you add 19-inch wheels a la carte or via the M Sport package, they'll cost you more than just what you pay up front. The bigger wheels chop 24 miles off the i4 eDrive35's maximum driving range.
The eDrive40 gets into the sweet spot of the i4 lineup, delivering appreciably more range and power for a modest price premium. As with the base eDrive35, we advise resisting the temptation to get the bigger wheels, as you're just leaving extra range on the table (18 miles of it, to be exact).
The upsized 19-inch wheels help the i4's appearance but hurt its maximum driving range, so it's important to keep that tradeoff in mind. All else being equal, you also get a smoother ride with smaller wheels.
If you want all-wheel drive in your i4, the dual-motor xDrive40 is the cheapest way to get it. There's nothing cheap about this car, though; it's delightfully well-rounded and provides lots of range and power.
The xDrive40 is a highly impressive dual-motor EV, but you can see how much those bigger wheels matter. Range plummets from 307 miles with the 18s to 279 with the 19s, a whopping 28-mile difference.
There's no denying the awesomeness of the i4 M50's acceleration, and if you stick with the 19-inch wheels, it only gives up 10 miles of range to the significantly slower (but still very quick) i4 xDrive40. That's a neat trick by BMW's engineers — adding huge power with hardly any tradeoff in terms of range despite using the same battery.
What a difference an inch of wheel diameter can make, eh? We just don't see the value in this package — you're paying more to lose 42 miles of range, and you're not gaining any acceleration in the deal.
What are the different versions of the 2024 i4, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 i4 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 (RWD w/18-inch wheels) | $52,200 | Electric | 276 mi | 282 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 (RWD w/19-inch wheels) | $52,800 | Electric | 252 mi | 282 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 (RWD w/18-inch wheels) | $57,300 | Electric | 301 mi | 335 hp | 317 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 (RWD w/19-inch wheels) | $57,900 | Electric | 283 mi | 335 hp | 317 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 (AWD w/18-inch wheels) | $61,600 | Electric | 307 mi | 396 hp | 443 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 (AWD w/19-inch wheels) | $62,200 | Electric | 279 mi | 396 hp | 443 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 M50 (AWD w/19-inch wheels) | $69,700 | Electric | 269 mi | 536 hp | 586 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i4 M50 (AWD w/20-inch wheels) | $72,200 | Electric | 227 mi | 536 hp | 586 lb-ft |
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