BMW i4 M50 vs M3 (G26 vs G80)
The G80 M3 scores higher, by more than the range either could move.
BMW G26 i4 M50
50Guide Score for 2024Specialistabout $2,344 a year to own
BMW G80 M3
89Guide Score for 2022Excellentabout $2,818 a year to own
| Part | G26 i4 M50 | G80 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 18 counts 15 of 100 | 34 counts 16 of 100 |
| Engine | 41 counts 15 of 100 | 62 counts 16 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 67 counts 19 of 100 | 76 counts 21 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 37 counts 10 of 100 | 74 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 33 counts 10 of 100 | 72 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 48 counts 18 of 100 | 69 counts 12 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 34 counts 15 of 100 | 73 counts 16 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | 5.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,344 ($1,416 to $4,014) | $2,818 ($1,870 to $4,652) |
| The bills that decide it | Electric drive unit bearing and rear drive faults; Combined Charging Unit failure (2022 to 2024 cars); Charge-port flap stuck shut | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitches |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,344 a year to own and about $2,818 a year to own at each best year). How it works.