BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — Sedan vs SUV
More affordable
BMW i4
₹12.5L cheaper
Longer range
BMW i4
483–590 km
Bigger battery
BMW i4
70.3–83.9 kWh
The BMW i4 and Volkswagen ID.4 are both electric cars sold in India. The BMW i4 is the more affordable option — about ₹12.5 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the BMW i4 goes further on a full charge (483–590 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.4 — specs compared
| Spec | BMW i4 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹72.50 - 77.50 Lakh ✓ | ₹85 Lakh |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 483–590 km ✓ | 360–565 km |
| Battery | 70.3–83.9 kWh ✓ | 52–79 kWh |
| Max power | 282–335 bhp | 168–335 bhp |
| Max torque | 400–430 Nm ✓ | 310 Nm |
| Top speed | 190 km/h ✓ | 160–180 km/h |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~28 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the BMW i4
if value matters most — it undercuts the Volkswagen ID.4 by about ₹12.5 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Volkswagen ID.4
if you prefer its overall package.
BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.4 — FAQs
Which is cheaper, BMW i4 or Volkswagen ID.4?+−
The BMW i4 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹72.50 - 77.50 Lakh — about ₹12.5 Lakh less than the Volkswagen ID.4 (₹85 Lakh).
Which has more range, BMW i4 or Volkswagen ID.4?+−
The BMW i4 has the higher claimed range at 483–590 km, versus 360–565 km for the Volkswagen ID.4.
BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.4: which should I buy?+−
Pick the BMW i4 for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.