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Compare the2025 BMW i4VS 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

2025 BMW i4
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Safety

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The i4’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The BMW i4 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Both the i4 and the Mustang Mach-E have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Warranty

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The i4 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The i4’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Mustang Mach-E’s (12 vs. 5 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the i4 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang Mach-E.

Reliability

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J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Ford With 49 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks BMW higher than Ford.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks BMW 13 places higher in reliability than Ford.

Engine

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The i4 has more powerful engines than the Mustang Mach-E:

Horsepower

i4 eDrive35 electric motor

282 HP

i4 eDrive40 electric motor

335 HP

i4 xDrive40 electric motors

396 HP

i4 M50 electric motors

536 HP

Mustang Mach-E electric motor

264 HP

Mustang Mach-E ER electric motor

290 HP

Mustang Mach-E eAWD electric motors

325 HP

Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors

365 HP

Mustang Mach-E GT electric motors

480 HP

As tested in Car and Driver the i4 xDrive40 electric motors is faster than the Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors:

i4

Mustang Mach-E

Zero to 60 MPH

4.4 sec

5.1 sec

Zero to 100 MPH

10.8 sec

13.5 sec

5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start

4.5 sec

5.2 sec

Passing 30 to 50 MPH

1.7 sec

2 sec

Passing 50 to 70 MPH

2.4 sec

2.8 sec

Quarter Mile

12.9 sec

13.8 sec

Speed in 1/4 Mile

109 MPH

101 MPH

Top Speed

122 MPH

114 MPH

As tested in Car and Driver the i4 M50 electric motors is faster than the Mustang Mach-E GT electric motors:

i4

Mustang Mach-E

Zero to 60 MPH

3.3 sec

4.3 sec

Quarter Mile

11.7 sec

13 sec

Speed in 1/4 Mile

120 MPH

104 MPH

Top Speed

128 MPH

128 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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On the EPA test cycle the i4 gets better mileage than the Mustang Mach-E:

MPGe

i4

RWD

i4 eDrive35 18" Wheels Electric Motor

117 city/114 hwy

eDrive40 18" Wheels Electric Motor

113 city/111 hwy

eDrive35 19" Wheels Electric Motor

108 city/104 hwy

eDrive40 19" Wheels Electric Motor

106 city/103 hwy

AWD

xDrive40 18" Wheels Electric Motors

99 city/103 hwy

M50 19" Wheels Electric Motors

93 city/96 hwy

xDrive40 19" Wheels Electric Motors

93 city/95 hwy

Mustang Mach-E

RWD

Electric Motor

106 city/98 hwy

ER Electric Motor

104 city/90 hwy

AWD

Electric Motors

95 city/88 hwy

ER Electric Motors

97 city/84 hwy

GT Performance/Rally Electric Motors

88 city/75 hwy

GT Electric Motors

95 city/85 hwy

The i4 can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E on a full charge:

Miles

i4

RWD

eDrive40 18" Wheels Electric Motor

318 miles

eDrive40 19" Wheels Electric Motor

295 miles

i4 eDrive35 18" Wheels Electric Motor

266 miles

AWD

xDrive40 18" Wheels Electric Motors

287 miles

xDrive40 19" Wheels Electric Motors

268 miles

M50 19" Wheels Electric Motors

267 miles

Mustang Mach-E

RWD

Electric Motor

250 miles

AWD

GT Performance/Rally Electric Motors

265 miles

Electric Motors

230 miles

GT Electric Motors

280 miles

The i4 has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Transmission

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The i4 M50’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

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The i4’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

The i4 stops much shorter than the Mustang Mach-E:

i4

Mustang Mach-E

70 to 0 MPH

149 feet

177 feet

Car and Driver

60 to 0 MPH

129 feet

136 feet

Consumer Reports

60 to 0 MPH (Wet)

140 feet

142 feet

Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

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For better traction, the i4 M50’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (F:255/35R20 & R:285/30R20 vs. 245/45R20).

The i4’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard 55 series tires. The i4 M50’s optional 255/35R20 front and 285/30R20 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the Mustang Mach-E GT’s 45 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

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The rear suspension of the i4 uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Mustang Mach-E, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The i4 has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The i4 M50 handles at .96 G’s, while the Mustang Mach-E 4 pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

Cargo Capacity

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A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the i4 easier. The i4’s trunk lift-over height is 28.3 inches, while the Mustang Mach-E’s liftover is 30.6 inches.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the i4. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the i4’s liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Servicing Ease

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A maintenance reminder system is standard on the i4 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for brake fluid replacement and vehicle inspections based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Ford doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Mustang Mach-E.

Ergonomics

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The i4 offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The i4’s standard Comfort Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a sensor on the cargo door. Intelligent Access is not available on the Mustang Mach-E Premium/GT.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the i4 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer cornering lights. The i4 also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

When the i4 is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Mustang Mach-E’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The i4’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang Mach-E has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The BMW i4 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The i4 has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The i4 also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the i4 keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

Recommendations

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Consumer Reports® recommends both the BMW i4 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The i4 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023. The Mustang Mach-E has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

The BMW 4 Series outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E by 25% during 2023.

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