2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Porsche Taycan
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 100 to 93.1, on fuel & range.
2026 BMW i4
The 2026 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch …
2026 Porsche Taycan
The 2026 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 17 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan 4 Perf Battery P…
2026 BMW i4
Clear winThe BMW i4 wins clearly, 100 to 93.1, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Porsche Taycanoverall 93.1 | 2026 BMW i4overall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 84 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 93.1 | 100 |
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
No recalls on file.
BMW i4
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche Taycan | BMW i4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4 Perf Battery Plus 19in All-Season (M+S) | i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 118 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $650 |
| EV range | 315 mi | 333 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Porsche Taycan or the 2026 BMW i4?
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 100 to 93.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 BMW i4 scores 100 and the 2026 Porsche Taycan 93.1. 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 2026 Porsche Taycan or the 2026 BMW i4?
2026 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.