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2024 BMW i4 review
The BMW i4 eDrive35 has been brought to life in a bid to qualify for Federal subsidies, but it's more than a box-ticking exercise.
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Scott Collie
BMW i4 vs Porsche 911 Comparison
BMW i4
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Porsche 911
2024 BMW
i4
vs
2024 Porsche
911
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
63L - 67L
592 to 1045 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$277,800 - $660,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plenty of performance for a base model
- Wants for very little on the spec sheet
- Real-world efficiency is competitive
Misses
- Smaller battery eats into usable range
- Heated seats are an option
- Rear packaging shows ICE origins
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a lightweight 911 – enough said
- Chassis feels extra sharp
- More poke than Porsche claims with more noise
Misses
- Harder ride than Carrera or Carrera S
- It's not exactly a bargain
- Options can be steep
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2981 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.7L, 3.0L, 4.0L, 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | FLAT TWIN TURBO 6, FLAT 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 283kW - 478kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6500 - 8500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 450Nm - 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1950 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 8.7 - 13.3 | |
