BMW i4 vs Porsche Taycan

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the Porsche Taycan? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW i4BMW i4
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Porsche TaycanPorsche Taycan
SpecBMW i4Porsche Taycan
Horsepower (max)536 hp1,020 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s2.2 s
Top speed225 km/h305 km/h
Variants412
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupeSports sedan
GenerationG26J1
Production2022 – present2019 – present
Length4,783 mm4,963 mm
Width1,852 mm1,966 mm
Height1,448 mm1,395 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,900 mm

BMW i4 vs Porsche Taycan: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or Porsche Taycan faster?
The Porsche Taycan is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.1s versus the BMW i4's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 2.2s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan makes more power: 1,020 hp (761 kW) versus 536 hp (400 kW) for the BMW i4.
Is the BMW i4 or Porsche Taycan faster on top speed?
The Porsche Taycan has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the Porsche Taycan?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the Porsche Taycan is a sports sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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