Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BMW 1 Series | BMW i4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Petrol | Electric |
| Model years (differs) | 2019-now | 2021-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 37,900 | € 61,900 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Efficiency (differs) | 69/100 | 76/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 66/100 | 72/100 |
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 40/100 | 79/100 |
| Reliability | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Value retention | n/a | n/a |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Hatchback | Liftback |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 156 | 340 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 7.8 | 5.7 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 226 | 190 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4361 | 4783 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1800 | 1852 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1459 | 1448 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1500 | 2125 |
| Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) | 6.1 | – |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1500 | 1600 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 380 | 470 |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | – | 590 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | – | 81 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | – | 205 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | – | 15 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · F40 (facelift 2024)
C-segment hatchback on the F40, front-wheel drive in the base since this generation. The 118i delivers about 156 hp from a petrol three-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 6.1 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).
Profile · G26 eDrive40 (2024)
Electric liftback on the 4 Series Gran Coupé body, rear-wheel drive in the eDrive40. WLTP around 590 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report substantially lower in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure.