After more than one year, the i4 M50 gets thumbs up, it is great fun, power is available instantly and with ESP on it feels safe even at very illegal speeds under the most challenging winter conditions. Without ESP it need practice…or some space.
What I miss? Sound! BMW…or someone; Make a proper sound solution!!😎
BMW M3 Competition vs BMW i4 M50
| Category | BMW i4 M50 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 544 / 536 | 510 / 503 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 795 / 586 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2284 / 5035 | 1722 / 3796 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 238 / 235 | 296 / 292 |
| Average price | €77,000 | €107,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW i4 M50 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.0 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.6 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.4 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.9 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 16.2 s | 12.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.6 s @ 120.9 mph | 11.4 s @ 125.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW i4 M50 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.7 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.0 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.4 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 11.3 s |
| 1000 m | 22.0 s @ 220.0 kph | 20.9 s @ 254.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 9.5 s | 7.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW i4 M50 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (31 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 32 m (107 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 56 m (184 ft) | 56 m (182 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 76 m (250 ft) | 72 m (238 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 135 m (443 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (154 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 94 m (308 ft) | 89 m (293 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW i4 M50 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 225 kph (140 mph) | 293 kph (182 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 18.3 kwh/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.03 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW i4 M50 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 Competition is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Maso 2y ago
FastestLaps 2y ago
For me personally, no sound is better than fake sound. And it's not like there is absolutely zero sound form electric cars. They do make some real noises, even if most of the time they are drowned out by wind and road noise, as well as synthesized sounds from speakers.
The biggest problem with car like i4 is that I can't afford it 😂
