BMW i4 vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the i4: 23 comparisons against 14 rivals across the 2022–2026 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
14 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota Corollalevel 1–1
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia EV6EV6 leads 2–0
Volkswagen Jettalevel 1–1
Mercedes-Benz C-Classlevel 1–1
Genesis G70G70 leads 2–0
Porsche Taycanlevel 1–1
Nissan LeafLeaf leads 2–0
Nissan Kickslevel 1–1
Audi A3i4 leads 1–0
MINI Cooperi4 leads 2–0
Nissan Versai4 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the i4 wins and loses
23 scored head-to-headsThe i4 leads on fuel & range in 23 of 23, performance in 16 of 21; it trails on price in 8 of 10, tech & comfort in 15 of 19, safety in 17 of 23. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the i4 scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | i4 leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 of 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 23 of 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Safety | 5 of 23 | 17 | 1 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 16 of 21 | 4 | 1 |
| Tech & comfort | 3 of 19 | 15 | 1 |
Common questions about the BMW i4 head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the BMW i4 or the Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 78.7 to 61.5, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Corolla comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Toyota Corolla). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the BMW i4 or the Nissan Rogue Sport?
Too close to call: BMW i4 72.6 vs Nissan Rogue Sport 71.5 with these weights. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2022 BMW i4 is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2022 Nissan Rogue Sport vs 2022 BMW i4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the BMW i4 or the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 86.1 to 66.5, on tech & comfort, price. The BMW i4 is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the BMW i4 or the Kia EV6?
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 93.6 to 66.6, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The BMW i4 is ahead on performance and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia EV6 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Kia EV6 vs 2026 BMW i4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the BMW i4 or the Volkswagen Jetta?
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 75.5 to 62.3, on tech & comfort, price. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Volkswagen Jetta). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the BMW i4 win and lose against its rivals?
The i4 leads on fuel & range in 23 of 23, performance in 16 of 21; it trails on price in 8 of 10, tech & comfort in 15 of 19, safety in 17 of 23. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.