BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Porsche Taycan 4S

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S studio car image
Porsche

Taycan 4S

2026 · Electric Sedan

Comparison winners

5 metrics
0-100 winner Porsche Taycan 4S 3.7 s Runner-up: 6.0 s
Range winner BMW i5 eDrive40 590 km Runner-up: 575 km
Power winner Porsche Taycan 4S 537 hp Runner-up: 340 hp
Cargo winner BMW i5 eDrive40 490 L Runner-up: 405 L
Price winner BMW i5 eDrive40 $68,495 Runner-up: $108,200

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 against the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.7 seconds, compared with 6.0 seconds for 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40. 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the higher listed output at 537 hp; 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 is rated at 340 hp, a difference of 197 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S at 710 Nm and 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 carries the longer listed range at 590 km, against 575 km for 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the lower recorded consumption at 14.2 kWh/100km; 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is listed at 18.3 kWh/100km. 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 320 kW, compared with 205 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 490 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 85 litres. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 is 97 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the lower listed starting price at $68,495, compared with $108,200 for 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification BMW i5 eDrive402025 Porsche Taycan 4S2026
Performance
0-100 km/h6.0 s3.7 s
Top Speed193 km/h250 km/h
Power340 hp537 hp
Torque400 Nm710 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range590 km575 km
Battery83.9 kWh105 kWh
Efficiency14.2 kWh/100km18.3 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging205 kW320 kW
Size & Capacity
Length5,060 mm4,963 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm103 mm
Cargo490 L405 L
Curb Weight2,070 kg2,220 kg
Seats54
Turning Circle12.2 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$68,495$108,200

BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Porsche Taycan 4S questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.7 seconds, versus 6.0 seconds for 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the higher listed top speed at 250 km/h (155 mph), compared with 193 km/h (120 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has more power at 537 hp, a 197 hp advantage over 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40.

Which has more range, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the longer listed range at 590 km (367 miles), versus 575 km (357 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S has the larger listed battery at 105.0 kWh, compared with 83.9 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has more listed cargo space at 490 litres (17.3 cu ft), versus 405 litres (14.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2026 Porsche Taycan 4S is heavier at 2,220 kg (4,894 lb), while 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 is listed at 2,070 kg (4,564 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $68,495 USD, compared with $108,200 USD for 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 or the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S?

2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.