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Used 2023 BMW i4 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 BMW i4 is an all-electric small sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. There are three versions: eDrive35, eDrive40 and M50. The new eDrive35 is equipped with a single rear-mounted electric motor that produces 281 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The eDrive40 increases output to 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. Step up to the M50 and you'll get a dual-motor powertrain for all-wheel drive and a combined motor output of 469 hp and 538 lb-ft. In Sport Boost mode, output increases to 536 hp and 586 lb-ft for about 10 seconds.

The EPA estimates the eDrive35's range at 260 miles on a single charge. The eDrive40's range extends to 301 miles, while the sportier M50 has a maximum range of 270 miles. Larger optional wheels on either configuration drop those maximum range estimates to 282 miles on the eDrive40 and 227 miles with the M50.

Standard equipment on the eDrive35 model includes:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 14.9-inch center touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)

Every i4 also comes with:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Options for the eDrive35 include:

  • Premium package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Lumbar support
    • Heated front seats (upgradable to heated rear seats)
    • Interior ambient lighting
  • Dynamic Handling package
    • 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires
    • Upgraded brakes with blue or red calipers
    • Adaptive suspension (adjusts to enhance ride comfort and handling)
  • Parking Assistance package
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
    • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the i4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the i4 and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Automated steering on the highway at low speeds
    • Front cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle from the side is about to cross your path)

Some of the features above can be added as stand-alone options. Other features that can only be ordered separately include:

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Synthetic leather-trimmed dashboard
  • Harman Kardon premium audio system
  • Wireless smartphone charging

The i4 eDrive40 is equipped the same as the eDrive35 but is eligible for a handful of extra options:

  • M Sport package
    • Variable sport steering
    • M steering wheel
    • Rear spoiler
    • Black exterior trim
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)

The M50 includes the features of the eDrive40 and adds the M Sport package and adaptive suspension. The M50 is available with most of the eDrive40's options as well but it also offers:

  • High Performance Tire package
    • Enhanced M Sport brakes
    • Unique rear spoiler
    • 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • M Carbon exterior package

Which i4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's not often that we recommend a top trim, but in the case of the i4, the M50 is our pick. You get a considerable power increase along with all-wheel-drive, the M Sport package and stickier performance tires. Considering all of the upgrades, the higher price seems reasonable, and in return you get a driving experience more indicative of the BMW brand.

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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
281 hp
335 hp
536 hp
Engine torque
295 lb-ft
317 lb-ft
586 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
225/50R18
225/50R18
245/40R19 (FRONT) 255/40R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
115 / 111 / 113 MPGe
109 / 108 / 109 MPGe
94 / 98 / 96 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
256 mi.
301 mi.
270 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
31
35
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
8.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.0 ft.
41.0 ft.
41.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,553 lb.
4,680 lb.
5,018 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.9 in.
4.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
81.6 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
Height
56.8 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
Length
188.5 in.
188.5 in.
188.5 in.
Wheelbase
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
112.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
10.0 cu. ft.
10.0 cu. ft.
10.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$46,107
$50,024
$57,458
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.61
$0.67
$0.77
Depreciation
$16,795
$19,358
$23,007
Financing
$5,977
$6,707
$8,167
Taxes & Fees
$4,194
$4,691
$5,688
Fuel
$3,382
$3,509
$3,968
Insurance
$5,702
$5,702
$6,275
Maintenance
$5,053
$5,053
$5,037
Repairs
$5,004
$5,004
$5,316
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Vernasca, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca, leather
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Cognac Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca, leather
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Black Vernasca, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca, leather
Mocha Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Tacora Red Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca, leather
Black Perforated SensaTec, leatherette
Exterior
Dravit Grey Metallic
Jet Black
Sunset Orange Metallic
San Remo Green Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Jet Black
Sunset Orange Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
San Remo Green Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
San Remo Green Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic