Comparison between:
- 2024 BMW iX xDrive50
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | |
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| Model alias | iX xDrive 50 21CF | - |
| Trim | xDrive50 | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 107,400 (DE, Mar 2023) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Loft Stonegrey Mocha Amido Castanea | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 195.0 in 4953 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 77.4 in 1966 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.3 in 2040 mm |
| Height | 66.8 in 1696 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 66.0 in 1677 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 67.2 in 1706 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 30.3 in 770 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Approach angle | 18.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.8 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | 17.6 ° | - |
| Wading depth | 14.9 in 379 mm | - |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 203 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in 1021 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5698.95 lb 2585 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.1 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.9 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3924.23 lb 1780 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1399.94 lb 635 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 6933.54 lb 3145 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.25 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | - |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Model | XE2A01N0 | - |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps | - |
| Torque | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 385 kW 516.3 hp 523.5 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 765 Nm 78.0 kgm 564.2 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.40 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 506.9 km EPA, CMB: 324.0 mi / 521.4 km WLTP, CTY: 393.3 mi / 633.0 km WLTP, CMB: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA, CMB: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP, CMB: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 82 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CTY: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 41 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 83 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, CMB: 86 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.6 kWh/100 km | 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 |
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 | 12.8 m 41.99 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
| Additional information | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 | - |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.774 | 9.665 |
| Additional information | - | Transmission type: GE1B |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.7 in 348 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 36 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 24 mm | - |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 115.5 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | Samsung SDI |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 369 V | 352 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 110.4 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 303 Ah | 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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW | AC 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 195 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 10:25 | 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (S) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) High Beam Assist (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSound Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Alarm (S) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Extended exterior mirrors package (S) Ambient lights (O) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. | 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. |
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh |