Car Buyer's Guide

BMW i4 vs Volvo S60

BMW i4

BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

Volvo S60

Volvo S60

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The i4 goes 90% further on a charge, the S60 is 12% more powerful, while the S60 is about 4% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM294,800RM282,540
Body typeSedanSedan
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM305RM365
Powertrain
Engine Tech5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing
Capacity1,969 cc
Horsepower320 hp
Torque400 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol Plug-in Hybrid
Bore82 mm
Compression Ratio10.3
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower282 hp87 hp
Motor Torque400 Nm240 Nm
Battery Capacity70.3 kWh11.6 kWh
EV Range500 km49 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW3.7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)180 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name8-Speed Geartronic
Gears8
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6 seconds4.4 seconds
Rated Economy2 L/100 km
Top Speed190 km/h250 km/h
Co246 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,783 mm4,761 mm
Width1,852 mm1,850 mm
Height1,448 mm1,431 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,872 mm
Weight2,075 kg2,041 kg
Fuel Tank60 litres
Doors54
Seats55
Boot Space470 litres442 litres
Front Tyre245/40R19235/40R19
Rear Tyre255/40R19235/40R19
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport 4Continental PremiumContact 6
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Style-996M Bi-colour19" Five Triple-spoke Diamond Cut/Matte Black Alloys
Rear Wheels19" Style-996M Bi-colour19" Five Triple-spoke Diamond Cut/Matte Black Alloys
SteeringRack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsElectric for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2nd Row SeatsAvailable on outer rear seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Safety NotesRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED ProjectorsLED Projectors with Auto High Beam
TaillampsBMW Laser LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats, Driver's Side MemoryPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear Vents
SunroofPanoramic, Front Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 USB-A Front, 1 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System9" Sensus Connect with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Harman Kardon Premium Sound with 14 Speakers (600 W)
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Knob Twist
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootRemote Control Activated
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, with 360 Surround View Camera
Auto ParkingYesPark Assist Pilot with Parallel and Perpendicular Parking
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited120,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years
Warranty Extended5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty

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.

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