COMPARE 2025 BMW i4 VS 2025 BMW i5
| 2025 BMW i4 | 2025 BMW i5 |
Powertrain |
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| Electric Motor | Electric Motor |
Horsepower |
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| 335 hp | 335 hp |
MPGe (City/Highway) |
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| 113/111 * | 104/105 * |
Driving Range |
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| 268-318 miles ** | 239-295 miles ** |
2025 BMW i4 VS 2025 BMW i5
Serving Elmhurst, IL
BMW’s line of EVs continues to evolve in 2024. The compact luxury i4 sedan launched in 2022, and it brings a few updates to the interior and exterior to the table in 2025 for you to enjoy. The i5 was a new addition to the EV lineup in 2024, and the current model year brings the xDrive40 version online. Our sales reps at BMW of Elmhurst are pleased to help you compare your options and make a selection that you can fully enjoy over the years.
Performance
The i4 is available with three distinctive powertrain configurations. The eDrive40 has a single-motor, 335-horsepower unit. The xDrive40 comes with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive system that generates 396 horsepower. The M50 also has a dual-motor setup and produces 469 horsepower.
The i5 comes with the same eDrive40 engine and output as you will find in the i4. The xDrive40 system in the i5 is a dual-motor design that puts out 389 horsepower. The two motors in the M60 produce 593 horsepower.
Appearance
The 2025 i4 has a captivating design with a sloping hood, rounded nose and raked roof. An air vent angles downward near the front fender and fades into a lower-body accent that streams across the doors. The sides are also dressed up with deep contours and a rocker panel. Across the nose, the kidney-style grille is tall and narrow. It is accompanied by large air vents that are styled with horizontal crossbars and edgy LED headlamps.
The i5 has a comparable yet longer profile, and the side contouring converges near the rear fenders. The grille is small and wide, and it is mounted above an upturned bumper. Triangular air vents are mounted below intriguing LED headlights.
Features
The 2025 BMW i4 is outfitted with a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, traffic jam assist, leather upholstery, a Harman Kardon sound system, heated seats, a 14.9-inch center touch display screen, auto emergency braking, a heated steering wheel, automated parking assistance, a 360-degree camera, lane keeping and others. The BMW i5 has many of these features, and it adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a navigation system with real-time traffic, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a panoramic glass sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and a few additional features.
Test Drive Your New Luxury EV Today
At BMW of Elmhurst, we are committed to helping you make a well-informed selection. To learn more about these models, contact us today or drop by the showroom soon.
Images are for illustration purposes only.
* EPA-estimated. Actual mileage may vary. MPGe stands for Miles Per Gallon Equivalent.
** Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA’s testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov. EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.