DecodedCarsBMW i4 vs Porsche Taycan
2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Porsche Taycan — two compact cars compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $150 a year less in fuel for the BMW i4 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the BMW i4 has had fewer recall campaigns (12 vs 28).
The two cars
The 2026 BMW i4 is a compact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 333 miles and takes about 7 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
The 2026 Porsche Taycan is a compact car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,718 lb (4 / 4s 4dr Sedan).
Buying used? The 2024 i4 and the 2024 Taycan have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2023 i4 and the 2021 Taycan.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the BMW i4 if…
- You put reliability history first (12 vs 28 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Porsche Taycan if…
It doesn't clearly beat the BMW i4 on any measure we track.
Pros & cons of each
2026 BMW i4
- Long EV rangeUp to 333 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Strong performanceUp to 593 hp, versus about 311 hp for similar 2026 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
2026 Porsche Taycan
- Long EV rangeUp to 315 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
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