BMW i4 vs Tesla Model Y

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Tesla Model Y price starts at Rs. 50.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 21.61 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i4, priced at Rs. 72.50 Lakh. In terms of range, the i4 offers a claimed 483 KM per charge, while the Model Y delivers 500 km/charge. On the performance front, the i4 uses a 70.2kWh battery producing 335.25bhp and the Model Y a 60 kWh battery with a top speed of 201 Km/h. If you're deciding between the i4 and Model Y, the Model Y is the better pick for affordability and range.

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i4 vs Model Y Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i4Tesla Model Y
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 72.50 LakhRs. 50.89 Lakh
Range 483 KM500 km/charge
Battery capacity 70.2kWh60 kWh
Charging time Not Available175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Max power 335.25bhpNot Available
Top speed 190 Km/h201 Km/h

i4 vs Model Y Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i4 eDrive35 M SportTesla Model Y Premium RWD
Rating
38 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name BMW Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 72.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 335.25bhp Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BMW i4 Colors
Tesla Model Y Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 225/55 R17 255/45 R19
Boot Space 470 Liters 822 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 138 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,40,248 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 98,444 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.97 Lakh i4 Insurance Rs. 1.93 Lakh Model Y Insurance
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Battery Capacity
70.2kWh
60 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet synchronous
Max Power
335.25bhp
Not Available
Range
483 KM
500 km/charge
Max Torque
430Nm
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
1920 Kg
1921 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Fast Charging
No
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
5.9 Sec
Top Speed
190 Km/h
201 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack and Pinio
Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6.065 m
Tyre Size
225/55 R17
255/45 R19

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), 3-spoke design sport leather steering wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 cupholders, Armrest front with storage compartment, Instrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, Sport exterior package( Kidney ring in pearl chro
Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
470
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
2138 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
470 Liters
822 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
17” aerodynamic wheels 852 bi-color, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving light, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
116 Litre Frunk Space
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
138 mm
Length*Width*Height
4783*2073*1448 mm3
4790*2129*1624 mm3
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
167 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain op
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
17
9
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
17” aerodynamic wheels 852 bi-color, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving light, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
116 Litre Frunk Space
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
16 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
8.0
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
2
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front, Rear & Side
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Three-point seat belts for all seats, including belt stopper, belt latch tensioner & belt force limiter, ISOFIX child seat mounting for outer rear seats, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with extended contents such as: (Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Airbags: (Airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row), Adaptive Recuperation System, Rear-view camera integrated into the BMW badge, Parking Assistant with lateral parking aid, Keyless Start/Stop button in blue, Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
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