Tesla Model S vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$74,990 | MSRP$42,400 |
Average price$32,433 | Average price$16,239 |
Listings2159 | Listings539 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
EV Battery Capacity100 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)15 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name670 hp Electric | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)15 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity100 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.2 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4560 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height62.1 in |
Length197.7 in | Length157.8 in |
Width86.2 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase116.5 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload892 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $74,990 | $42,400 |
Average price | $32,433 | $16,239 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 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 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
EV Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 127 | |
MPG Highway | 111 | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 15 hours | 4 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 670 hp Electric | 168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 15 hours | 4 hours |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 100 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 127 | |
MPG Highway | 111 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.2 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4560 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 86.2 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 892 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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