BMW i4 Gran Coupé vs Hyundai IONIQ 5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWi4 Gran Coupé | HyundaiIONIQ 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2021 | 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 282–593 bhp (better) | 168–320 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.7–6 s (better) | 5.3–8.5 s |
| Top speed | 118–140 mph (better) | 114 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 | Rear permanent-magnet motor, 125 or 168 kW; AWD adds a front motor for 239 kW combined. Bhp converted from Hyundai's PS figures. |
| Torque | 400 Nm (eDrive35), 430 Nm (eDrive40), 795 Nm (M50, M60) | 350 Nm RWD; 605 Nm AWD |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (eDrive) or xDrive all-wheel drive (M50, M60) | Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 318–380 miles (better) | 273–354 miles |
| Battery | 67.1–81.3 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 180–205 kW | 260 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP 279–319 miles (eDrive35), 333–380 miles (eDrive40), 290–318 miles (M50), 311–338 miles (M60), depending on trim | WLTP combined 273 miles (63 kWh); 354 miles (84 kWh Advance/Premium RWD), 329 miles (Ultimate RWD), 320 miles (N Line/N Line S RWD), 311 miles (Ultimate AWD) or 307 miles (N Line/N Line S AWD). |
| 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 | Hyundai states battery capacities of 63 and 84 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 260 kW DC; estimated 10–80% in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger. 10.5 kW AC onboard charger. |
| Efficiency | 3.1–4.3 miles/kWh (WLTP combined, depending on version) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | – |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 470 litres | 520 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,655 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,880 kg |
| Boot | 470 litres, 1,290 litres with the rear seats folded; opens with a hatchback tailgate | 520 litres with rear seats up; 1,580 litres folded |
| Towing | 1,600 kg braked | 750 kg braked with 63 kWh battery; 1,600 kg with 84 kWh battery |
| 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) | 4,655 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,605 mm high; 3,000 mm wheelbase; 11.98 m turning circle |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation and 12.3-inch driver display |
| Driver assistance | – | Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and forward collision avoidance; higher trims add blind-spot monitoring and Highway Drive Assist 2.0 |
