BMW i4 vs Leapmotor B10

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the BMW i4 at 4 stars (2022) and the Leapmotor B10 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the BMW i4 and 93% for the Leapmotor B10, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW i4 and 7 in the Leapmotor B10.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW i4 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Leapmotor B10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW i4 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Leapmotor B10. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW i4 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Leapmotor B10 offers fabric.

Drivetrain

The BMW i4 uses a Electric producing 210kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 seconds.

The Leapmotor B10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 240Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The BMW i4 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW i4 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 67kWh (BMW i4) vs 56.2kWh (Leapmotor B10), giving WLTP ranges of 527km and 361km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (BMW i4) vs 140kW (Leapmotor B10).

Space & Comfort

The BMW i4 measures 4,783mm long on a 2,856mm wheelbase, 268mm longer than the Leapmotor B10 at 4,515mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW i4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the BMW i4 and 490L in the Leapmotor B10, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 20L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Leapmotor B10's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW i4 costs about $778 a year (16.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Leapmotor B10 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $48 a year less for the BMW i4.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (BMW i4) and 6 years / 150,000 km (Leapmotor B10).

Where each one leads

The BMW i4: more power (210kW against 160kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($778 a year against $826).

The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $88,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 470L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Verdict

Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 73

The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the BMW i4's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 20 points), performance (BMW i4 ahead by 17 points), safety (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW i4 costs about $48 less (16.2 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 5 years on the BMW i4, 6 on the Leapmotor B10.

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