2022 BMW i4 vs. 2022 Porsche Taycan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW i4 and 2022 Porsche Taycan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 BMW i4 and the 2022 Porsche Taycan.
When we compare the 2022 BMW i4's and the 2022 Porsche Taycan's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW i4 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Porsche Taycan has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW i4's and the 2022 Porsche Taycan's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Porsche Taycan is a better car than the 2022 BMW i4.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW i4 ranges from $38,863 to $61,985 while a used 2022 Porsche Taycan is priced between $68,408 to $150,839.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW i4 loses 61.5 percent of its value and the 2022 Porsche Taycan loses 57.7 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Porsche Taycan retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW i4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 BMW i4’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2022 Porsche Taycan base engine makes 402 horsepower. The i4 is rated to deliver an average of 109 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 301 miles. The Taycan is rated to deliver an average of 76 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 200 miles. This gives the 2022 BMW i4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the i4 is 10 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Taycan is 9.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Porsche Taycan, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 2022 BMW i4, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$55,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$49,430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$45,900 - $55,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$82,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$96,667
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$82,700 - $104,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,392
Price Range:
$38,863 - $61,985
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$40,097
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$33,800 - $49,392
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21,898
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$98,428
Price Range:
$68,408 - $150,839
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$80,415
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$68,841 - $98,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
64
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14,335
# Good or Great Deals:
37
BMW i4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW i4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Porsche Taycan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
21.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
21.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
1.1 - 548.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
68.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
68.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
2.2 - 636.7
BMW i4 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 26Ranking
23 out of / 26Porsche Taycan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 19Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2022 BMW i4 Trim Levels
eDrive40 Gran Coupe, M50 Gran Coupe
2022 Porsche Taycan Trim Levels
4S, Base, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, 4 Cross Turismo, 4S Cross Turismo, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, Turbo S Cross Turismo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
254 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
109 / 108 / 109
Range (city/hwy):
301 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
81.1 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
76 / 84 / 79
Range (city/hwy):
200 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
79.2 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4665 lbs
Width:
81.6 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4566 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
San Remo Green Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Mamba Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Carmine Red / Cherry Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Coffee Beige Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Purple
Frozen Berry Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
Purple
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Atacama Beige/Basalt Black / Limestone Beige/Black
Black
Basalt Black / Basalt Black/Meranti Brown / Black
Brown
Truffle Brown
Gray
Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue/Slate Grey / Slate Grey / Slate Grey/Black
Red
Bordeaux Red/Black
Purple
Blackberry / Blackberry/Slate Grey
White
Chalk/Black
