BMW i4 Gran Coupé vs Kia EV6
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWi4 Gran Coupé | KiaEV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2021 | May 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 282–593 bhp | 225–641 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 3.7–6 s | 3.5–7.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 118–140 mph | 115–161 mph (better) |
| 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 | RWD: rear motor, 168.1 kW (225 bhp); AWD: two motors, 239.3 kW (320 bhp); GT: two motors, 478 kW (641 bhp) |
| Torque | 400 Nm (eDrive35), 430 Nm (eDrive40), 795 Nm (M50, M60) | 350 Nm (RWD), 605 Nm (AWD), 770 Nm (GT) |
| 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) | 279–361 miles |
| Battery | 67.1–81.3 kWh | 84 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 180–205 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: 347–361 miles (RWD), 324–339 miles (AWD), 279 miles (GT), depending on trim and wheels |
| 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 | 800-volt system; 10–80% DC in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger (needs at least 260 kW); 10–100% on 11 kW AC in 7 h 35 min |
| Efficiency | 3.1–4.3 miles/kWh (WLTP combined, depending on version) | 3.51–3.91 mi/kWh (WLTP combined) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 470 litres | 490 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,065 kg |
| Boot | 470 litres, 1,290 litres with the rear seats folded; opens with a hatchback tailgate | 490 litres (480 with premium sound) with the rear seats up, 1,270 litres folded; front boot 52 litres (RWD) or 20 litres (AWD) |
| Towing | 1,600 kg braked | 1,800 kg braked |
| 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) | 4,695 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,550 mm high; 11.62 m turning circle |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Warranty | – | 7 years or 100,000 miles (3 years unlimited mileage); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles |
