Comparison between:
- 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2019 FIAT 500e
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2019 FIAT 500e | |
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| Trim | 42 kWh | - |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,450 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 35,350 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,300 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 38,000 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,950 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,900 (ES, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Luminosa Orange Metallo Gray Granito Gray Pompei Silver Vesivio Black Pearl Perla White Tri-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black Steam |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 142.4 in 3617 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 90.6 in 2300 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front overhang | 30.3 in 770 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.0 in 965 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.9 in 989 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 35.6 in 903 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 49.4 in 1255 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 46.4 in 1179 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 47.8 in 1215 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 42.6 in 1083 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.7 in 1035 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 27.6 in 702 mm |
| Total volume | - | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.311 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 87.6 mph 141.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA, CMB: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP, CMB: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | EPA, CMB: 83.9 mi / 135.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 9.54 m 31.30 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.665 | 9.59 |
| Additional information | Transmission type: GE1B | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.2 in 284 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 9.9 in 251 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 11 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 | 5.5Jx15 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 185/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 37.9 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 24 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | Samsung SDI |
| Type | NCM622 | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 97 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 352 V | 364 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Optional battery heater AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Air convection Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater Passive and active cooling |
| Additional information | Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:41 AC 11 kW, 3:50 AC 7.4 kW, 5:42 AC 3.7 kW, 11:24 AC 2.8 kW, 15:04 | DC 40 kW, 0:36 AC 6.6 kW, 3:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Pasrking Assistance (O) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (S) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) ConnectedDrive Services (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Wi-Fi hotspot (O) Wireless charging pad (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights with cornering lights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Electronic Brown Trim (S) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather and cloth (S) Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S) Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Pedestrian alert (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) TomTom Navigation (S) Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touch screen, voice commands, handsfree (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). From 2016 to 2019 the FIAT 500e remains largely unchanged. 2017 brings the e-Sport Package as a separate model dubbed FIAT 500e e-Sport. 2018 offers a new set of colours and the number is decreased to six. |
| 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2019 FIAT 500e |