BMW i4 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW i4BMW i4
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Lexus IS 500 F Sport PerformanceLexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
SpecBMW i4Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Horsepower (max)536 hp472 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s4.5 s
Top speed225 km/h240 km/h
Variants41
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupeFront-engine sport sedan
GenerationG26XE30
Production2022 – present2021 – present
Length4,783 mm4,710 mm
Width1,852 mm1,840 mm
Height1,448 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,800 mm

BMW i4 vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster?
The BMW i4 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance's 4.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The BMW i4 makes more power: 536 hp (400 kW) versus 472 hp (352 kW) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
Is the BMW i4 or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster on top speed?
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance has the higher top speed at 149 mph (240 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a front-engine sport sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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