BMW i4 vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
The BMW i4 is the quicker, more practical buy here: RM294,800, 282 hp, rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, 500 km EV range and a 470-litre boot. The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so it is RM24,088 dearer, yet has 204 hp, four seats and 215 litres of boot space. What it gives back is an open-top body, a higher 237 km/h top speed and a much shorter 3,879 mm footprint. For most Malaysian daily use, the i4’s space, pace and EV range make more sense.
Pick the BMW i4 if you want the stronger daily car: five seats, 470 litres of boot space, 282 hp and 500 km of electric range.
Pick the MINI Convertible if the roof-down body style and compact 3,879 mm length matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 RM294,800; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Powertrain: BMW i4 single electric motor; MINI Convertible 1,998 cc petrol engine
- Power and drive: BMW i4 282 hp, rear-wheel drive; MINI Convertible 204 hp, front-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW i4 6.0 s, 190 km/h; MINI Convertible 6.9 s, 237 km/h
- Size: BMW i4 4,783 mm long with 2,856 mm wheelbase; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long with 2,495 mm wheelbase
- Practicality: BMW i4 5 seats and 470 L boot; MINI Convertible 4 seats and 215 L boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 294,800✓ | RM 318,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 282 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 70.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 500 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 470 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 379 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
i4
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds
- 500 km EV range from a 70.3 kWh battery
- Five seats and a 470-litre boot
- Lower 190 km/h top speed than the MINI
- Much longer at 4,783 mm, so it needs more parking space
- Two-year warranty only
Convertible
- Convertible body with an opening roof
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Shorter 3,879 mm length for tighter urban spaces
- Only four seats and a 215-litre boot
- Slower 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher annual road tax at RM379 versus RM305
i4 vs Convertible FAQ
Is the BMW i4 or MINI Convertible better?
The BMW i4 is better for most buyers. It is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h, has five seats, a much larger 470-litre boot and 500 km EV range. The MINI Convertible is the choice if the open-top body is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, while the BMW i4 costs RM294,800. That makes the MINI RM24,088 more expensive.
Which car is more practical for daily use in Malaysia?
The BMW i4 is more practical. It has five seats, a 470-litre boot and 500 km of EV range. The MINI Convertible has four seats, a 215-litre boot and a 44-litre fuel tank.