BMW i4 vs BMW M5

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the BMW M5? 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 M5BMW M5
SpecBMW i4BMW M5
Horsepower (max)536 hp717 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.5 s
Top speed225 km/h305 km/h
Variants42
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupePerformance sedan
GenerationG26G90
Production2022 – present2024 – present
Length4,783 mm5,096 mm
Width1,852 mm1,970 mm
Height1,448 mm1,510 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm3,006 mm

BMW i4 vs BMW M5: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or BMW M5 faster?
The BMW M5 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the BMW i4's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the BMW M5?
The BMW M5 makes more power: 717 hp (535 kW) versus 536 hp (400 kW) for the BMW i4.
Is the BMW i4 or BMW M5 faster on top speed?
The BMW M5 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the BMW M5?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the BMW M5 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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