BMW i4 (2021 – 2024) vs Lexus IS (2020 – present): specs compared
The BMW i4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 544 hp against 472 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 6.3 s. The Lexus IS has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,625 kg against 2,050 kg. At 4,783 mm, the BMW i4 is 74 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
BMW
i4
2021 – 2024
|
Lexus
IS
2020 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2021 – 2024 | 2020 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 – 544 hp | 241 – 472 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 – 536 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 – 5.7 s | 6.3 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 225 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,050 – 2,215 kg | 1,625 – 3,737 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.