2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 89.4 to 81.9, on safety, performance. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 BMW i4
The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch …
2025 Porsche Taycan
The 2025 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 18 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan Perf Battery Plu…
2025 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 89.4 to 81.9, on safety, performance. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Porsche Taycanoverall 89.4 | 2025 BMW i4overall 81.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 85.7 | 96.1 |
| Safetyw 4 | 86.8 | 70.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 83.3 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.4 | 81.9 |
Porsche Taycan: model-level data · BMW i4: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
- highSuspension25V415000 · 284 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention24V730000 · 183 vehicles
BMW i4
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V906000 · 1 vehicles
- minorElectrical System25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche Taycan | BMW i4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 19 inch Wheels | i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 116 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $650 |
| EV range | 315 mi | 266 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 BMW i4?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 89.4 to 81.9, on safety, performance. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche Taycan scores 89.4 and the 2025 BMW i4 81.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 BMW i4?
2025 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.