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bmw i3 vs mercedes benz b class

2021 BMW i3 120 Ah RWD
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback Electric Drive
$44,450 Starting Price (MSRP)
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$39,900 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model i3 Sub-Model B-Class
Make BMW Make Mercedes-Benz
Model i3 Model B-Class
Model Year 2021 BMW i3 Model Year 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Year 2021 Year 2017
MSRP $44,450 MSRP $39,900
Engine Electric Engine Electric
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Single Speed Automatic Transmission Single Speed Automatic
Horsepower 170 hp Horsepower 177 hp
Torque 184 lb-ft Torque 251 lb-ft
City 124 MPGE City 85 MPGE
Highway 102 MPGE Highway 82 MPGE
Combined 113 MPGE Combined 84 MPGE
Battery Size 42.2 kWh Battery Size N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 32.4 ft Turning Diameter 36 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Optional Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Optional
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Optional WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,972 lbs Curb Weight 3,924 lbs
Wheelbase 101.2 in Wheelbase 106.2 in
Front Wheel Size 19" x 5" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size 19" x 5.5" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Front Tire P155/70R19 Front Tire P225/50HR17
Rear Tire P175/60R19 Rear Tire P225/50HR17
Front Width 61.9 in Front Width 60.7 in
Max Width 69.9 in Max Width 71.3 in
Height 62.9 in Height 62.5 in
Length 158.3 in Length 171.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in Front Seat Headroom 55.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.6 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.6 in
Front Seat Leg Room 40.5 in Front Seat Leg Room N/A
Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in Rear Seat Headroom 54.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.2 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room N/A
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 52.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 47.1 in