Comparison between:
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2023 Toyota bZ4X Vision FWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2023 Toyota bZ4X Vision FWD | |
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| Model alias | - | bZ4X Executive FWD |
| Trim | 42 kWh | Vision FWD |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | GBP 51,410 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 650,900 (Sweden, Feb 2023) NOK 570,181 (Norway, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Reinforced unitized steel body with alloy undercover |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Astral Black Dark Blue Precious Metal (Deep Metal Gray) Sterling Silver (Precious Silver) Platinum White Pearl Scarlet Flare (Emotional Red 2) |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 184.6 in 4690 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.2 in 1860 mm |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 65.0 in 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 112.2 in 2850 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 7.0 in 177 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.1 in 942 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Front hip room | - | 54.4 in 1382 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 44.8 in 1138 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 35.3 in 897 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3458.0 l 122.12 ft3 3.46 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 452.0 l 15.96 ft3 0.45 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 4519.48 lb 2050 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 914.92 lb 415 kg |
| GVWR | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 5434.39 lb 2465 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm | Overhang front - 915 mm Overhang rear - 925 mm Approach angle - 17.4° Departure angle - 25.4° Wading depth - 500 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 266 Nm 27.2 kgm 196.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco Normal Boost Snow |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP: 270.9 mi / 436.0 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, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 14.8 kWh/100 km |
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 | 11.2 m 36.75 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 |
| Additional information | - | Electric Power Steering |
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 | - |
| 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Front disks - 12.9 in Rear disks - 12.5 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | 71.4 kWh |
| Number of modules | - | 96 |
| Voltage | 352 V | 355 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation |
| 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 | Battery capacity - 201 Ah |
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 | AC charging, 6.6 kW AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 150 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, 6.6 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, 0:41 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24 Household charging, 15:04 | DC charging, 0:30 AC charging 6.6 kW, 9:30 |
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) | Rear spoiler (S) Satin Chrome-plated lower front grille (S) 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions (S) 360º Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) (S) Adaptive High Beam (AHB) (S) Adjustable front shoulder anchors (S) 8 x airbags (S) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Anti-theft system with immobilize (S) Automatic headlight levelling (S) Automatic High Beams (AHB) (S) Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts (S) Backup camera with projected path (S) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags (S) Driver and passenger seat knee airbags (S) Driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (S) Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) (S) Electronically Controlled Braking System (S) Front and rear curtain shield airbags (S) Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (S) Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (S) Heated front seats (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) front for objects (S) Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) on rear for pedestrians, objects and vehicle (S) Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (S) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) (S) LATCH on rear seats (S) Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S) Remote keyless entry system (S) Road Sign Assist (RSA) (S) Safe Exit Assist (S) Safe Exit Assist (SEA) (S) Smart Key System on front doors with Push Button Start (S) Smart Stop Technology (SST) (S) Star Safety System (S) Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (S) Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (S) Traction Control (TRAC) (S) Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Ventialted front seats (S) 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia (S) 7-inch instrument cluster display (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (S) Dial-type shift knob (S) One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet (S) One USB-A media port (S) Overhead console with maplights and power sunshade controls (S) Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna (S) SiriusXM with a 3-moth Platinum Plan trial (S) 6 x speakers (S) 9 x speakers with JBL Audio System (O) Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators (S) 4 x USB-C charge ports (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter (S) Rear-seat vents (S) 60/40 split, reclining fold-flat rear seats (S) Manually height-adjustable front passenger seat (S) Manually sliding front passenger seat (S) Power height-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support and memory (S) Power-sliding driver seat (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel (S) Black interior door handles (S) Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on front doors (S) Executive panoramic glass roof (O) Kick-activated power lift door (S) Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature (S) Power lift gate (S) Power windows switches with satin chrome inserts (S) Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection (S) Privacy glass (S) Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows (S) Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield auto wipers with de-icer function (S) Rear liftgate window defogger (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) UV-filter on rear windows (S) Washer fluid level warning (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (S) Memory function on side mirrors (S) Outside mirrors with puddle lights and folding feature (S) Ambient lighting on interior door handles (S) Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off (S) Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights (S) Illuminated entry system & Footwell lights (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) LED front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light (S) LED taillights and stop lights (S) One-touch 3-blink lane change turn signals (S) Turn signal stalk with headlight controls (S) White ambient lighting on front and rear doors (S) Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest (S) Cloth (S) Soft-touch armrests and center console with piano-black accents (S) Soft-touch fabric dashboard (S) |
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. | Editor's note: For most markets in Europe the bZ4X has several trims with different names. There are some minor differences between corresponding trim levels. Make sure you acquaint in detail with the features for your selected trim from your local dealer. |
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2023 Toyota bZ4X Vision FWD |