Ford Escape 2026 AWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40

Ford Escape 2026 AWD
BMW i4 eDrive40

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Ford Escape 2026 AWD: 9 of 15 decision facts sourced.

BMW i4 eDrive40: 9 of 15 decision facts sourced.

Ford Escape 2026 AWDBMW i4 eDrive40
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.govAll-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd fueleconomy.govAutomatic 8-spd fueleconomy.gov
Combined MPG26 mpg fueleconomy.gov26 mpg fueleconomy.gov
Annual fuel cost$2,500 fueleconomy.gov$2,600 fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA overall5 stars nhtsa.gov5 stars nhtsa.gov
Recalls (model year)2 nhtsa.gov2 nhtsa.gov
Owner complaints (NHTSA)3 nhtsa.gov3 nhtsa.gov
Basic warranty3 years/36,000 miles ford.com3 years/36,000 miles ford.com
Powertrain warranty5 years/60,000 miles ford.com5 years/60,000 miles ford.com

Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.

Not yet sourced — Ford Escape 2026 AWD: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Seating, Cargo volume. BMW i4 eDrive40: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Seating, Cargo volume. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Ford Escape 2026 AWD if

  • Lower annual fuel cost — $2,500 vs $2,600 (fueleconomy.gov)
  • Lower price today — $20 vs $147.25

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes starting MSRP, engine, horsepower, torque and 2 more decision fields yet.

Verdict: Pick Ford Escape 2026 if you need a proven AWD SUV with known fuel economy (26 mpg combined) and clear safety ratings; pick BMW i4 eDrive40 if you prefer an electric sedan and can accept that key performance numbers are not published. The i4 eDrive40 carries a 5-star NHTSA overall rating; the Escape 2026 AWD has no published NHTSA rating.

Ford Escape 2026 AWD lists at $20 while BMW i4 eDrive40 lists at $147.25 — Ford Escape 2026 AWD undercuts BMW i4 eDrive40 by $127.25 (636%).

Winner: Ford Escape 2026

Ford Escape 2026 AWD: 7.2/10

BMW i4 eDrive40: 6.5/10

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Ford Escape 2026 AWDBMW i4 eDrive40
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic 8-spd
DrivetrainAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Displacement2.0 L2.0 L
Cylinders44
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
City MPG23 mpg23 mpg

Ford Escape 2026 AWD

What works

  • Leads the i4 eDrive40 on annual fuel cost — $2,500 vs $2,600
  • Leads the i4 eDrive40 on price — $20 vs $147.25

BMW i4 eDrive40

What doesn't

  • Trails the Escape 2026 AWD on annual fuel cost — $2,600 vs $2,500
  • Trails the Escape 2026 AWD on price — $147.25 vs $20

Bottom line

Our pick: Ford Escape 2026.

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