Comparison between:
- 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh
- 2020 Opel Corsa-e First Edition
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh | 2020 Opel Corsa-e First Edition | |
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| Model alias | - | Vauxhall Corsa-e |
| Trim | 42 kWh | First Edition |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 32,900 (DE, Sep 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 Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Diamond Black Moonstone Gray Quartz Silver Chili Red Navy Blue Pearl Blue Power Orange Snow White |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.7 in 4006 mm | 159.8 in 4060 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 77.2 in 1960 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 69.5 in 1765 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 99.9 in 2538 mm |
| Front track | 62.7 in 1592 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm |
| Rear track | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 59.1 in 1500 mm |
| Front overhang | 28.1 in 714 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.4 in 722 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.2 in 131 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1028 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 267.0 l 9.43 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 47 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 53 % | - |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 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 | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.90 s | 8.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 214.4 mi / 345.0 km EPA, CMB: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP, CMB: 177.1 mi / 285.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 10.31 m 33.83 ft | - |
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 | - |
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) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T | 205/45R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | 50 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 353 V | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | - |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | - |
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 2 CCS2 |
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 11 kW DC 100 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, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 3:00 AC 7.4 kW, 4:28 AC 3.7 kW, 8:56 AC 2.8 kW, 11:47 | DC 100 kW, 0:24-0:30 AC 11 kW, 4:33 |
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 side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) 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 (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (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) 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) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | 22 kW charging cable with adapter (O) Aluminum base carrier (O) Center armrest with storage compartment, front (S) Lockable wheel bolts (O) Theft protection for alloy wheels (O) 180-degree panoramic rear camera (O) Adaptive speed control (S) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control and brake assist (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Car alarm (O) Child safety locks for the rear doors, manual (S) Driver fatigue detection, 3-stage warning (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Program Plus (S) 2 x front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Front camera and radar (S) Front collision warning (S) Front raing sensor (S) 4 x head airbags front and outer rear seats (S) High beam assistant (O) Intelligent speed controller and limiter (S) Keyless Open & Start with power folding side mirrors (O) Keyless start (S) Lane-Keeping Assist (S) Parking pilot, rear parking aid, with acoustic warning signal for reverse parking (O) Pedestrian protection (S) Sensor-based side impact protection (S) 2 x side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Side blind-spot assist (S) Tire repair kit (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) 12V charging socket in the centre console, front (S) 7-inch full digital driver info color display (S) 7-inch touchscreen with Opel Connect (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Automatic music recognition on audio devices with USB connection (S) Bluetooth (S) Central locking with radio remote control (S) Digital Radio Broadcasting DAB+ (S) Graphic Equalizer (S) Live navigation services and map updates (S) Multimedia Navi Multimedia Navi Pro (O) Multimedia radio (S) Smartphone wireless charging (O) 6 x speakers (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Voice control over paired smartphone (S) Activated carbon filter (S) Automatic climate control with remote control (S) Grille with actively controlled air intake (S) Quick-heating system (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat (S) 6-way adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seats (S) Belt force limiters and pretensioners on front and outer rear seats (S) Height adjustable headrests, front and rear (S) ISOFIX on outer rear sets for children seats (S) Pockets on the backs of the front seats (S) Three-point seat belts on all seats (S) Warning sound and light for not-applied belts (S) Heated leather steering wheel (O) Height and length adjustable (S) Leather steering wheel, flattened below (S) Front sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Panorama sunroof with sun shade, manually operated (O) Power tinted windows front and rear (S) Roof in contrasting black color (S) Solar Protect heat-insulating tint rear (O) Tinted heat-insulating glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electronically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Manually foldable side mirrors (S) Adaptive brake light (S) Auto low beams when approaching a tunnel (S) IntelliLux LED Matrix Lichts (O) LED ambient lighting in front doors storage compartments (S) LED DRLs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED turn signals on side mirrors (S) Fabric and leather combination (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The i3s arrives with sports suspension (tighter springs and dampers along with a stabiliser on the front axle) and sports steering with a correspondingly adapted steering torque characteristic. | - |
| 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh | 2020 Opel Corsa-e First Edition |