Compare BMW i3 vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Engine

39.5L Electric

Engine

Electric

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Economy

City: 85 MPGE

Hwy: 82 MPGE

Fuel Tank Capacity

2.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

N/A

Range

N/A

Range

87 miles

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

36.9 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

51.4 ft³

2018-2021 BMW i3 Hatchback Rear View Driving

2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Rear Angle View

2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

39.5L Electric

Electric

Horsepower

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

177 hp @ 3600 rpm

Torque

184 lb-ft

251 lb-ft

Transmission

Single Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,276 lbs

3,924 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

100 MPGE

84 MPGE

City

N/A

85 MPGE

Highway

N/A

82 MPGE

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

2.3 gallons

N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range

N/A

87 miles

Battery Size

42.2 kWh

N/A

Charge Time

7 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.7 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Length

158.3 in

171.5 in

Height

62.9 in

62.5 in

Max Width

69.9 in

71.3 in

Front Width

61.9 in

60.7 in

Rear Width

61.3 in

60.4 in

Wheelbase

101.2 in

106.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

4 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.5 in

N/A

Front Seat Headroom

39.6 in

55.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

53.6 in

55.6 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

52.4 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

31.9 in

N/A

Rear Seat Headroom

37.2 in

54.4 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

49.2 in

54.4 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

47.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

15.1 ft³

21.6 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

36.9 ft³

51.4 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

32.4 ft

36 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

N/A

Front Wheel Size

19" x 5"

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 5.5"

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P155/70R19

P225/50HR17

Rear Tire

P175/60R19

P225/50HR17

Standard Exterior Colors

Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent

Cirrus White
Jupiter Red
Night Black

Optional Exterior Colors

Cashmere Silver Metallic w/Highlight BMW i Blue
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Galvanic Gold Metallic w/Frozen Grey Met Highlight
Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Gray Accent
Mineral Gray Metallic w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent

Cocoa Brown Metallic
Cosmos Black Metallic
Kryptonite Green Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Polar Silver Metallic
South Seas Blue Metallic
designo Mountain Grey Magno (Matte Finish)

Standard Interior Materials

Deka Dark, Cloth Upholstery
Giga Brown/Carum Spice, Natural Leather/Wool Cloth Upholstery
Mega Carum Spice Gray, Sensatec/Cloth Upholstery
Tera Dark Truffle, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Cranberry Red, Leather Upholstery
Crystal Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery
Hazelnut Brown, Leather Upholstery
Sahara Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Premium Sound System

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Optional

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Not Available

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Seat Memory

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

Compare BMW i3 vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank

Battery Range & Charge Times

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary