BMW i3 vs smart fortwo electric drive
Overview | |
MSRP$42,400 | MSRP$23,900 |
Average price$16,239 | Average price |
Listings539 | Listings48 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryThe small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine168 hp Electric | Engine80 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity17.6 kWh |
MPG City127 | MPG City124 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway94 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)3 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name168 hp Electric | Engine Name80 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)3 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity17.6 kWh |
MPG City127 | MPG City124 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway94 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.8 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight2634 lbs | Curb Weight2363 lbs |
Height62.1 in | Height61.2 in |
Length157.8 in | Length106.1 in |
Width70.0 in | Width74.5 in |
Wheelbase101.2 in | Wheelbase73.5 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $42,400 | $23,900 |
Average price | $16,239 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 168 hp Electric | 80 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
MPG City | 127 | 124 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 94 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 3 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 168 hp Electric | 80 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 3 hours |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
MPG City | 127 | 124 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 94 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.8 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2634 lbs | 2363 lbs |
Height | 62.1 in | 61.2 in |
Length | 157.8 in | 106.1 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 74.5 in |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 73.5 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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