The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 39,500

€ 38,000

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 0.5 inches shorter.
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 Ah)
62.1
69.9
80.3
62.1
69.9
80.3
69.9 in
Width
69.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
62.1 in
Height
62.1 in
101.2
157.4
101.2
157.9
157.4 in
Length
157.9 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 Ah)
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %

General
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 Ah)
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
BMW IB1
Engine Series
BMW IB1
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
IB1-P23
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
168 hp
i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
i3 (120 Ah)
Performance
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 Ah)
93 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

i3 (120 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
22 kWh
( 153 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
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.)
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
158 MPGe
i3 (120 Ah)
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
88 mi
Range
180 mi
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
180 mi
i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
42.6 kWh
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
42.6 kWh
i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft




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