i4 M50 xDrive AWD
What the i4 M50 xDrive adds over the 430i Gran Coupe
Standard here, not on the base trim: BMW kidney grille with Black high-gloss surround and horizontal bars with BMW M logo (M Performance models), Charging-optimized route planning via BMW Maps (i4 only), M Carbon exterior package (CFRP side air intake trim, mirror caps, diffuser insert, rear spoiler) — optional on M Performance models, M Sport exhaust system, Plug & Charge Multi Contract (i4 only) — up to 5 contracts from different suppliers, Plug & Charge Multi Contract (up to 5 charging contracts stored in vehicle), xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitSpec sheet pending.
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety0 std · 2 opt
- Parking Assistant Plus (optional) optional
- Remote 3D View and Remote Inside View (with optional Parking Assistant Plus) optional
Infotainment18 std · 1 opt
- Remote pre-conditioning/engine start via My BMW App
- BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system with real-time information
- Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard
- Remote door lock/unlock via My BMW App
- Vehicle location via My BMW App
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- BMW Curved Display (BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, BMW Operating System 8.5)
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice control
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with choice of two graphic styles
- BMW Live Cockpit Plus (standard) with BMW Maps navigation
- BMW Operating System 8.5 with over-the-air update capability
- BMW iDrive Controller
- Charging-optimized route planning via BMW Maps (i4 only)
- Multifunction buttons on steering wheel (illuminated)
- My BMW App (iOS and Android) with charging status, remote functions, My Trips/Efficiency Trainer
- Plug & Charge Multi Contract (i4 only) — up to 5 contracts from different suppliers
- Plug & Charge Multi Contract (up to 5 charging contracts stored in vehicle)
- QR code BMW ID sign-in for personal profile import and key linking
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional with full-color BMW Head-Up Display and Augmented View optional
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Digital automatic climate control (touchscreen-operated via BMW Curved Display)
Seating2 std · 1 opt
- Seat heating (operable via BMW Curved Display or voice command)
- Sport seats in perforated Sensatec (standard)
- Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting (optional) optional
Interior2 std · 4 opt
- Steering wheel heating (operable via BMW Curved Display or voice command)
- Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons (standard)
- Fineline Light open-pored fine wood trim (new) optional
- Galvanic finish for gear selector, BMW iDrive Controller, and Start/Stop button (optional) optional
- Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine wood trim (new) optional
- M Fine Brushed Aluminum interior trim (new) optional
Exterior7 std · 2 opt
- Power-folding outside mirrors
- BMW kidney grille with Black high-gloss surround and horizontal bars with BMW M logo (M Performance models)
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED daytime running lights
- M Carbon exterior package (CFRP side air intake trim, mirror caps, diffuser insert, rear spoiler) — optional on M Performance models
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Welcome Light animation (headlights activate within 10 feet of driver/key)
- 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels (with M Sport Package) optional
- M high-gloss Shadowline with extended elements (optional) optional
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
- M Sport exhaust system
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 i4. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the i4 M50 xDrive
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 BMW i4 i4 M50 xDrive add over the 430i Gran Coupe?
Against the 430i Gran Coupe, 7 features become standard that the 430i Gran Coupe does not. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.