8.2
2024 BMW i4 review
The BMW i4 eDrive35 has been brought to life in a bid to qualify for Federal subsidies, but it's more than a box-ticking exercise.
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Scott Collie
BMW i4 vs Mercedes-AMG SL Comparison
BMW i4
Mercedes-AMG SL
2024 BMW
i4
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
SL
How they stack...
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8.2
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Based on the BMW i4 eDRIVE35 GRAN COUPE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
70L
973 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$373,370
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plenty of performance for a base model
- Wants for very little on the spec sheet
- Real-world efficiency is competitive
Misses
- Smaller battery eats into usable range
- Heated seats are an option
- Rear packaging shows ICE origins
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb driveability, comfort and versatility
- Fast operating roof and kid-friendly rear seats
- Top-notch interior fit and finish
Misses
- Commonality of parts with less exclusive Mercedes models
- Exhaust note could be a little louder
- Hard choice between 911, DB12 and LC 500
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
- AMG High Perform Ceramic Composite Brakes System (+$12,990)
- AMG Exterior Night Package (+$6,990)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$2,490)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$11,990)
- Magno Paint (+$10,190)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 8.6 | |
