Comparison between:
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2015 BMW i3 22 kWh
- 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
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 | 2015 BMW i3 22 kWh | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh | |
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| Trim | 42 kWh | 22 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
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 | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.3 in 2040 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.5 in 140 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 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 4800 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | 7.20 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.90 s | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
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 | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 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 | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe |
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 | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
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 |
| 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) | Multi-link Independent 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 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 155/60R20 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 175/55R20 | 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 175/55R20 |
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 | 42.2 kWh | 22 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 96 | 96 |
| Number of modules | - | 8 | 8 |
| Voltage | 352 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Weight | - | 449.74 lb 204 kg | 449.74 lb 204 kg |
| 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 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
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, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 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 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 fast charging, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 | DC fast charging, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 |
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 cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) 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) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (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) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (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) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) 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) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (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) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (O) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (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. | What's new for 2015? Heated front seats, satellite radio and DC fast charging are now standard. | - |
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2015 BMW i3 22 kWh | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh |