BMW i4 M50 vs BMW 840i — full comparison

BMW i4 M50

Coupe · Electric · FWD

BMW 840i

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW i4 M50

The BMW i4 M50 blends high-output electric performance with a usable 510 km range and five-seat practicality, making it a strong premium pick for fast commutes and weekend trips. It isn’t the most versatile or budget-oriented choice, but it offers good value in its segment for speed-focused buyers.

5 seatsCoupeElectric5-star safety544 hpElectric

Car B

BMW 840i

A premium coupe that blends 340 hp pace with usable four‑seat, 440 L practicality. Best for drivers who value performance and road‑trip versatility over urban convenience.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety

Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame usage profiledifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 43 / 47

City 36 / 18

Budget / value 21 / 37

Road trip 46 / 54

Performance 46 / 40

Cargo 26 / 22

Practical 14 / 31

Premium 60 / 67

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW i4 M50 · Orange = BMW 840i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW i4 M50 BMW 840i

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Pros & cons

BMW i4 M50

Explosive acceleration: 544 hp, 795 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s
Road-trip viability with up to 510 km of range from an 83.9 kWh battery
Seats 5 with a 470 L trunk for workable long-weekend carrying
Good value in its segment considering the performance at about $65,000
Not aimed at budget-focused buyers given the $65,000 pricing
Coupe body trades some versatility versus more practical shapes
Front-wheel drive may not suit those wanting AWD or RWD dynamics
If you need published efficiency data, combined consumption isn’t provided here

BMW 840i

4.6 s 0–100 km/h and 340 hp enable confident passing and highway merging
Four seats and a 440 L trunk suit weekend getaways and longer trips
Ranks well for safety in its class
Good value in its segment at a listed price of 85,000
Two doors make rear‑seat access less convenient for families
9.2 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t ideal for heavy stop‑go commuting
Not optimized for tight city driving or frequent parking maneuvers
Cargo flexibility is limited versus SUVs and hatchbacks despite trunk size

Verdict

Pick BMW i4 M50 if…

Lower entry price

BMW i4 M50 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick BMW 840i if…

Performance & capability

BMW 840i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW i4 M50

BMW 840i

Verdict

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