As major car companies actively complete the electrification transformation, many models in the family had to appear in the same door competition, BMW as a relatively active transformation of one of the luxury brands, the current "i" series-based new energy camp gradually growing, from the flagship 7 series, down to the main sporty 3 series, have achieved electric vehicles Today we will take the BMW i3 2023 eDrive 40L Obsidian Package with a guide price of 383,900 yuan and the BMW 3 Series 2023 330i M Sport Obsidian Package with a guide price of 381,900 yuan as an example to see how the same family should choose.
BMW i3 exterior and BMW 3 Series details have differences
The BMW i3, as a derivative of the 3 series, has more similarities in appearance with the 3 series. The front double-kidney grille has a closed black panel with an embossed triangular shape inside, the right grille also has the "i" series logo, the scoop headlights are connected to the center net, the front surround is equipped with a sharper deflector, and the side of the car The overall silhouette is the same as the 3 Series, with a charging port on the front side wing, and a gradually rising line extending from the deflector below the wing, adding a sense of swoop to the side, with L-shaped cornering for the taillights, and a separate trim strip on both sides of the black guard at the bottom.
The BMW 3 Series maintains the traditional grille style, but inside it is a combination of three-dimensional honeycomb sequins and more smoked elements to make it more combat-like, the front surround is sharper through the sporty component cladding, the side of the car maintains a slender and competent shape, elegant proportions and dynamic line combination can stimulate the overall sense of movement, the fast upward skirt line also brings a swooping effect, the rear of the car is formed through a one-piece stamping The rear end has a more pronounced curved duck tail, the same three-dimensional taillights as the i3 still use the "L-shaped" light strip design, and the bottom of the car is equipped with a pull-up gunmetal gray guard, with dual exhaust on both sides.
BWM i3 interior: compared to the same class but a certain backward
The i3 and BMW 3 Series maintain a unified style in the design of the car, only slightly different in the color scheme, both cars are dressed with a 12.3-inch + 14.9-inch integrated screen, the larger the size of the car directly pull the sense of technology explosion. The center console surface is still equipped with a large area of stitching treatment of soft material cover, the front of the table with exquisite baking varnish trim and chrome strips with, to ensure that the luxury brand should be temperament performance, the center control screen still retains a row of simple buttons and knob layout, easy to drive in the process of convenient operation.
The new 14.9-inch center screen is equipped with the latest iDrive 8 SmartLink system inside, with higher resolution and smooth response speed in line with the current mainstream level. In addition to the regular GPS and multimedia entertainment functions, the car is also built-in with CarLife and CarPlay mapping functions, while the car network can get more real-time online services with the 4G network, such as smart Parking and other functions. It is worth mentioning that although the i3 is a cutting-edge new energy model, it is only equipped with L1 level assisted driving as standard, which is consistent with the 3 Series, but lags behind compared to its class.
BMW i3 space has a slight advantage
The BMW i3, which is positioned as a pure electric mid-size car, has 4872*1846*1481mm body parameters and a wheelbase of 2966mm. The interior space is slightly larger than that of the standard-axle 3 Series, and the more adequate longitudinal wheelbase also brings rich knee space in the back row. The trunk volume is 410L, and the regular inner hall can easily accommodate the luggage loading needs of daily travel, but the rear row does not support flattening, which slightly affects the performance of the expansion of loading space.
Although also positioned as a mid-size sedan, the BMW 3 Series has small differences in body size compared to the i3, with 4828*1827*1454mm body parameters smaller than a circle, and a slightly inferior wheelbase of 2961mm, but from the actual ride, the difference in volume is not obvious, and the overall shape and design of the seats are consistent with the i3. The trunk of the BMW 3 Series is also well-designed, and there is abundant storage space inside the car, which is convenient for passengers to place their belongings.
BMW 3 Series power slightly inferior
The BMW i3 is equipped with a rear-mounted motor with a maximum power of 250kW (340Ps) and a maximum torque of 430N-m. It takes only 5.6 seconds to break 100, but the top speed is only 180km/h. The 78.92kWh ternary lithium battery pack provides a CLTC electric range of 592km. i3 offers three modes, SPORT, ECO and COMFORT, corresponding to different modes of driving. Three modes, corresponding to different electric door sensitivity, can bring out the full strength of the i3 in SPORT mode, and the violent and direct power performance can make you feel the BMW's sense of movement.
The BMW 3 Series is equipped with a maximum power of 180kW (245Ps) 2.0T engine, with a maximum torque of 400N-m, matched with ZF's 8AT, can be completed in 6.3 seconds to break 100, slightly inferior power parameters make the BMW 3 Series in the acceleration feeling to maintain the fuel car gradual characteristics, although increase the throttle can also get a significant sense of push, but compared to the motor that manic The output is still slightly weaker than that of the electric motor.
BMW i3 maintenance cost is more cost effective than BMW 3 Series
The BMW i3's maintenance program is more of an inspection of the three electrical systems, other programs or configuration upgrades can be completed through OTA, so its maintenance cycle is longer, according to the i3's official maintenance manual, the maintenance cycle is 20,000km, a comprehensive calculation of 60,000km of conventional maintenance total cost of only 3,150 yuan.
The BMW 3 Series first maintenance is free of charge and will be carried out at 5,000km, mainly for oil and filter replacement, followed by maintenance at 10,000km as a cycle, of which 35,000km and 65,000km will require major maintenance, and the total cost of regular maintenance at 60,000km is 8,531 yuan.
Write at the end
The BMW i3 and BMW 3 Series is the power system and the cost of maintenance, from the comprehensive performance, BMW i3 has a more refreshing power output with the support of the motor, while lower maintenance costs compared to the ordinary 3 Series are more advantageous, I wonder which model you prefer?
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