COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
BMW
i4
M50 Dual Motor AWD
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
BMW
i4
eDrive40 Single Motor RWD
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2026
2026
Engine
M50 Dual Motor AWD
eDrive40 Single Motor RWD
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
ev
ev
04
Cost of Ownership
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$700
0.01 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$700
0.01 $/mi
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.
07
Fluid Capacities
BMW i4
brake · BMW DOT 4 LV / ISO 4925 Class 6
coolant10.00 qt · Manufacturer specific
front_diff1.50 qt · API GL-5
power_steering · N/A
rear_diff2.00 qt · API GL-5
transfer_case2.50 qt · ATF or manufacturer specific
transmission_auto10.00 qt · Manufacturer specific
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
BMW i4
brake · BMW DOT 4 LV / ISO 4925 Class 6
coolant10.00 qt · Manufacturer specific
power_steering · N/A
rear_diff2.00 qt · API GL-5
transmission_auto10.00 qt · Manufacturer specific
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
08
The Verdict
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.
Open the full dashboard for either truck
Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.