BMW i4 vs BMW M3

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the BMW M3? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW i4BMW i4
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BMW M3BMW M3
SpecBMW i4BMW M3
Horsepower (max)536 hp550 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.4 s
Top speed225 km/h302 km/h
Variants45
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupePerformance sedan
GenerationG26G80
Production2022 – present2020 – present
Length4,783 mm4,794 mm
Width1,852 mm1,903 mm
Height1,448 mm1,433 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,857 mm

BMW i4 vs BMW M3: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or BMW M3 faster?
The BMW M3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the BMW i4's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the BMW M3?
The BMW M3 makes more power: 550 hp (410 kW) versus 536 hp (400 kW) for the BMW i4.
Is the BMW i4 or BMW M3 faster on top speed?
The BMW M3 has the higher top speed at 188 mph (302 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the BMW M3?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the BMW M3 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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