Honda e Base vs BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Honda e (2020-2022) for as low as €14900, while the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) begins at €14900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Honda e Base BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Years of Production 2020-2022 2017-2018
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €14900 €14900
GCC Score 4.6 5.1

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Honda e (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Honda e Base BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 183 km
Range (WLTP) 222 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 189 km 199 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 35.5 kWh 33.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28.5 kWh 27.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km 13.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.63 km/kWh 7.32 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 50 kW, while the Honda e (2020-2022) maxes out at 46 kW.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Honda e (2020-2022) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Honda e Base BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 46 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.5 4

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Honda e Base BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 315 Nm 250 Nm
0-100 km/h 9 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 145 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 2.8 3.2

Dimensions

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Honda e (2020-2022).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Honda e Base BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Length 3894 mm 4011 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2039 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1752 mm 1775 mm
Height 1512 mm 1598 mm
Wheelbase 2538 mm 2570 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Honda e Base BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Number of Seats 4 4
Curb Weight 1588 kg 1320 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 171 l 260 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 861 l 1100 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 3.8 4.3
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