In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 18 minutes, completing the 1001km route in 10h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i5 eDrive40
- Total time: 10h 10min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~172 kWh
- Distance: 1001km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
10h 28min |
10h 10min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 57% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (25 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (11 min, 12% → 55%)
- Arrival: Vienna
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 27% → 59%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won
The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 18-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1001km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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