Comparison
BMW i4 vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 318 mi vs 420 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $102,190
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 6.9 vs 4.1
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
167.1 utility index
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4 s vs 5.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $102,190 |
| Range | 318 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 250 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 62 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose BMW i4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 30 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 4.1).
BMW i46.9 Rivian R1T4.1 250 kW30 min 220 kW47 min
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