BMW i4 Gran Coupé vs CUPRA Born
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWi4 Gran Coupé | CUPRABorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2021 | December 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 282–593 bhp (better) | 187–322 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.7–6 s (better) | 5.6–8 s |
| Top speed | 118–140 mph (better) | 99–124 mph |
| Engine or motors | eDrive35: rear motor, 210 kW (286 hp); eDrive40: rear motor, 250 kW (340 hp); M50 xDrive: two motors, 400 kW (544 hp); M60 xDrive: two motors, 442 kW (601 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | Single rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW), 231 PS (170 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW, VZ with APP550 drive); bhp converted from CUPRA's PS figures |
| Torque | 400 Nm (eDrive35), 430 Nm (eDrive40), 795 Nm (M50, M60) | 545 Nm (VZ) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (eDrive) or xDrive all-wheel drive (M50, M60) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 318–380 miles | 300–392 miles (better) |
| Battery | 67.1–81.3 kWh (better) | 58–79 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 180–205 kW (better) | 105–183 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP 279–319 miles (eDrive35), 333–380 miles (eDrive40), 290–318 miles (M50), 311–338 miles (M60), depending on trim | WLTP combined: 297–300 miles (58 kWh), 385–389 miles (79 kWh 231 PS), 389–392 miles (VZ) |
| Charging | Battery capacity 67.1 kWh (eDrive35) or 81.1–81.3 kWh as BMW UK lists it; DC up to 180 kW (eDrive35) or 205 kW, 10–80% in 30–32 minutes; 11 kW AC | 58 kWh LFP (61 kWh gross) or 79 kWh NMC (84 kWh gross); DC 10–80% in 26 minutes at 105 kW (58 kWh) or 29 minutes at 183 kW (79 kWh); 11 kW AC 0–100% in 6 h 30 min or 8 h 30 min |
| Efficiency | 3.1–4.3 miles/kWh (WLTP combined, depending on version) | WLTP combined: 142.5–143.9 Wh/km (58 kWh), 144.4–145.7 Wh/km (79 kWh 231 PS), 142.6 Wh/km (VZ) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 470 litres (better) | 385 litres |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,336 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,899 kg |
| Boot | 470 litres, 1,290 litres with the rear seats folded; opens with a hatchback tailgate | 385 litres |
| Towing | 1,600 kg braked | Bike rack towing hook optional |
| Size | 4,783 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,073 mm with mirrors), 1,448 mm high; 2,856 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver 2,070 kg (eDrive35) to 2,290 kg (M50) | 4,336 mm long, 1,809 mm wide, 1,543 mm high; 10.5 m turning circle; kerb weight with driver 1,899 kg (58 kWh), 1,964 kg (79 kWh), 2,004 kg (VZ) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 12.9-inch touchscreen; augmented-reality head-up display available; Sennheiser AMBEO sound system |
| Warranty | – | 5 years or 90,000 miles (2 years unlimited mileage); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles |
