The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 38,000
€ 41,200
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The i3 (120 Ah) is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the i3s (94 Ah).
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
62.1
69.9
80.3
62.6
70.5
80.3
69.9 in
Width
70.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
62.1 in
Height
62.6 in
101.2
157.9
101.2
157.7
157.9 in
Length
157.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
I01
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
BMW IB1
Engine Series
BMW IB1
IB1-P23
Engine Code
IB1-P23
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
181 hp
i3s (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
93 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
i3s (94 Ah)
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
21 kWh
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined per 100 miles
23 kWh
( 145 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
145 MPGe
i3s (94 Ah)
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
180 mi
Range
117 mi
i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
117 mi
i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
46.5 kWh
i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
46.5 kWh
i3s (94 Ah)
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
i3 (120 Ah)
i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft




31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft



















