Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Life
- 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Life | 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | ID.3 Life | - |
| Trim | Pro Performance Life | 33 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 372,655 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 32,300 (UK, Feb 2021) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Mineral Grey Metallic Platinum Silver Ionic Silver |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Atelier European Dark |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 157.7 in 4006 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.2 in 131 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 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 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 2788.85 lb 1265 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 3725.81 lb 1690 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.32 Cd |
| Additional information | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | 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 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | 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 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 6.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km WLTP: 364.1 mi / 586.0 km | NEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km WLTP: 152.2 mi / 245.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km | 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 |
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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.665 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) 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 | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Samsung SDI |
| Model | LGX E78 (NCM712) | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 33.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 96 |
| Number of modules | 9 | 8 |
| Voltage | 408 V | 353 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh 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 | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 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 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 | 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 | Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Speed limiter (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Inductive smartphone charging (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the rear (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with roller blind, 2 cup holders (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) Multifunction steering wheel in leather, heated, with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Front windscreen washer nozzles automatically heated (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Rain sensor (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) Passenger side mirror lowering (S) Rearview mirror auto dimming (S) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (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. |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Life | 2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh |