BMW i4 vs Tesla Model S (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$27,555

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD vs Model S AWD
Measure	i4	Model S	Winner
MSRP + destination	$59,075	$86,630	i4
Horsepower	335 hp	670 hp	Model S
Torque	317 lb-ft	1,050 lb-ft	Model S
MPGe	118 MPGe	124 MPGe	Model S
EV range	333 mi	410 mi	Model S
Cargo, max	16.6 cu ft	61.4 cu ft	Model S
Cargo, seats up	10.0 cu ft	25.0 cu ft	Model S
Rear legroom	34.2 in	35.5 in	Model S
Front legroom	41.5 in	42.4 in	Model S
Length	188.5 in	195.7 in to 197.7 in	N/A
Width	72.9 in	77.2 in to 78.2 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,680 lb	4,560 lb to 4,969 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	4.6 in to 5.0 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.6 s estimate	3.1 s tested	Model S
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD $57,900	Model S AWD $109,990	$52,090
Model S AWD $109,990	i4 M60 Gran Coupe AWD $70,700	$39,290

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

i4 costs $27,386 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model S wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.