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BMW i4 vs. Audi e-tron GT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW i4 and Audi e-tron GT 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 BMW i4 and the Audi e-tron GT.

In comparing the BMW i4's and the Audi e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the BMW i4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Audi e-tron GT has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW i4's and the Audi e-tron GT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the BMW i4's price is between $54,795 and $77,602, with the Audi e-tron GT priced between $109,065 and $127,749.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW i4 loses 61.5 percent of its value and the Audi e-tron GT loses 67.1 percent of its value. This means the BMW i4 retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi e-tron GT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW i4’s base engine makes 281 horsepower, and the Audi e-tron GT base engine makes 469 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi e-tron GT, a electric midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear head room. The BMW i4, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$54,795 - $77,602

Starting MSRP:

$52,200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$47,030

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$38,990 - $52,200

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$109,065 - $127,749

Starting MSRP:

$106,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

$91,639

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

$66,800 - $147,100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$62,096

Price Range:

$48,075 - $75,472

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$60,093

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

$58,090 - $62,096

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

357

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

8,435

# Good or Great Deals:

99

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

$104,236

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

$76,581 - $153,538

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

10

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

7,626

# Good or Great Deals:

6

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$33,237

Depreciation %:

63.7%

Resale Value $:

$18,963

Residual Value %:

36.3%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

48.4%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

48.3% - 63.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$73,646

Depreciation %:

69.2%

Resale Value $:

$32,854

Residual Value %:

30.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

64.3%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

50% - 69.2%

BMW i4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Audi e-tron GT Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW i4

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron GT

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

9.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

1.5 - 127.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

6.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)

3.2 - 58.3

BMW i4 Rankings

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

3 / 14

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 15

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 26

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

7 / 15

Most Affordable Electric Cars

8 / 19

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 15

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 26

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 15

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

12 / 26

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

12 / 15

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

13 / 15

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

16 / 26

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

19 / 26

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

23 / 26

Audi e-tron GT Rankings

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

8 / 15

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

10 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

11 / 15

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

11 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 15

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 26

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

12 / 14

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

13 / 26

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

15 / 26

Most Affordable Electric Cars

17 / 19

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

18 / 26

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

22 / 26

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

BMW i4 Trim Levels

eDrive35 Gran Coupe, eDrive40 Gran Coupe, M50 Gran Coupe, xDrive40 Gran Coupe

Audi e-tron GT Trim Levels

quattro Premium Plus, quattro Prestige

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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

281 hp

Torque:

295 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.062 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

469 hp

Torque:

464 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.092 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

256 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity :

67 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

8 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

MPGe:

85 / 85 / 85

Range (city/hwy):

249 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

83.7 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10.5 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:

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

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

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

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:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.8 inches

Cargo Space:

9.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

101.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4553 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:

5082 lbs

Width:

84.9 inches

Height:

55.6 inches

Length:

196.4 inches

Wheelbase:

114.1 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:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R20

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black

Blue

Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic

Gray

Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic

Green

San Remo Green Metallic

Orange

Sunset Orange Metallic

Red

Aventurin Red Metallic

White

Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Ascari Blue Metallic

Gray

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic

Green

Tactical Green Metallic

Orange

Not available

Red

Tango Red Metallic

White

Ibis White

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Canberra Beige

Black

Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching

Brown

Cognac / Mocha

Gray

Oyster

Red

Tacora Red

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Brown

Santos Brown

Gray

Monaco Gray

Red

Arras Red

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