BMW i4: G26 vs G26 LCI
Verdict
At RM258,210 versus RM294,800, the BMW i4 G26 LCI costs RM36,590 more than the BMW i4 G26. Mechanically they are almost locked together: single motor, rear-wheel drive, 282 hp, 6.0 seconds to 100 km/h, 190 km/h top speed and the same 70.3 kWh battery. The facelift stretches claimed range from 483 km to 500 km, a 17 km gain, and gets the updated face with adaptive LED headlamps, BMW Selective Beam, laser tail lamps, M high-gloss Shadowline trim and 19-inch wheels. Buy new for the look; buy outgoing for the saving.
Pick the BMW i4 G26 if you want the same 282 hp rear-drive hardware and 6.0-second acceleration for less money.
Pick the BMW i4 G26 LCI if you want the facelift styling, 500 km claimed range and newer lighting package.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 G26 RM258,210 vs BMW i4 G26 LCI RM294,800 — LCI is RM36,590 dearer
- EV range: BMW i4 G26 483 km vs BMW i4 G26 LCI 500 km — LCI gains 17 km
- Battery: BMW i4 G26 70.3 kWh vs BMW i4 G26 LCI 70.3 kWh — no change
- Performance: BMW i4 G26 6.0 s 0-100 km/h and 190 km/h vs BMW i4 G26 LCI 6.0 s and 190 km/h
- Size and boot: BMW i4 G26 4,783 mm long with 470 L vs BMW i4 G26 LCI 4,783 mm long with 470 L
- Road tax and warranty: BMW i4 G26 RM305/year and 2 years vs BMW i4 G26 LCI RM305/year and 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,210✓ | RM 294,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 282 hp | 282 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 70.3 kWh | 70.3 kWh |
| EV range | 483 km | 500 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,856 mm |
| Boot space | 470 L | 470 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305 | RM 305 |
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.
G26
- Lower buy-in than the LCI
- Same 282 hp single-motor rear-drive layout
- Same 470 L boot and five-seat cabin
- 483 km range is 17 km down on the LCI
- No facelift grille and lighting update
- Same 2-year warranty as the newer car
G26 LCI
- 500 km claimed range
- Facelift look with redesigned kidney grille and M high-gloss Shadowline trim
- Adaptive LED headlamps with BMW Selective Beam and laser tail lamps
- RM36,590 more expensive
- No extra power or quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Boot space stays at 470 L
G26 vs G26 LCI FAQ
Is the BMW i4 G26 or BMW i4 G26 LCI better?
The BMW i4 G26 LCI is the better car if you want the newest version: it has 500 km range versus 483 km and the facelift lighting and styling. The BMW i4 G26 is the better value if the price gap matters more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 G26 is RM258,210, while the BMW i4 G26 LCI is RM294,800. The difference is RM36,590.
Does the BMW i4 G26 LCI get more performance?
No. Both use a single rear motor with 282 hp, rear-wheel drive, a single-ratio automatic transmission, 6.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration and a 190 km/h top speed.