Comparison between:
- 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
- 2020 BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle 42 kWh
- 2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | 2020 BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle 42 kWh | 2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh | |
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| Trim | 33 kWh | 42 kWh | 42 kWh |
| Model year | 2018 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 49,995 (NL, Oct 2019) | USD 47,650 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 37,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 45,950 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,600 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 43,550 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 43,650 (ES, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver | Fluid Black with E-Copper accents | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Atelier European Dark | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 157.7 in 4006 mm | 158.1 in 4016 mm | 157.7 in 4006 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.7 in 1592 mm | 62.7 in 1592 mm |
| Rear track | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Clearance | 5.2 in 131 mm | 5.2 in 132 mm | 5.2 in 131 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1028 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 427.6 l 15.10 ft3 0.43 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1045.0 l 36.90 ft3 1.04 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2788.85 lb 1265 kg | 3040.17 lb 1379 kg | 2843.96 lb 1290 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | - | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg | 3814 lb 1730 kg | 3814 lb 1730 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.32 Cd | 0.32 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1340 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1765 kg | - | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1365 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1805 kg Overhang front / rear - 714 / 722 Axle load distribution (%) front / rear - 47 / 53 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 4100 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.90 s | 7.00 s | 6.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.80 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km WLTP: 152.2 mi / 245.0 km | EPA: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km Real range: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km | NEDC: 214.4 mi / 345.0 km EPA: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP: 177.1 mi / 285.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.31 m 33.83 ft | 9.87 m 32.38 ft | 10.31 m 33.83 ft |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 14:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.665 | 9.665 | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | 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) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T | 175/55R20 195/50R20 | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | Samsung SDI | Samsung SDI |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 33.2 kWh | 42.2 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 96 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | - | - |
| Voltage | 353 V | 353 V | 353 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Battery heating is included | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 |
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) | Rear cupholders (S) Alarm system class 3 (S) 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) 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) Internal HD (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation, Real-Time traffic information (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio, DAB tuner (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Heat pump (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed with satin silver trim, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Extra tinted glass rear windows (S) Heated washer (S) Power Locks (S) Rain and light sensor (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Auto-dimming interior and driver's side exterior mirror (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) Ambiance LED lights in Light Orange or Cold White (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED lights in the trunk (S) LED reading lamps in the front (S) LED taillights (S) Lighting in footwell, door handles (S) Welcome LED lights in Light Blue (S) Dalbergia Brown Natural Leather (S) Dark Oak fine wood trim (S) Headrests embroidered with special edition name (S) Velour floor mats (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 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) |
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. | - | 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. |
| 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | 2020 BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle 42 kWh | 2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh |