BMW New Era 3 Series is available! Is the model 3 on the target?

With the deepening of electrification transformation, automakers have opened a new "arms race" on this new track, whether you are wrapped up in the times, or you are the promoter of electrification, you can't stay out of the matter, under the wind, it is better to let go than to be reluctant.

Therefore, there is indeed a reason for the new energy vehicle market to flourish in the mainland; and now many traditional OEMs are no longer conservative, and increasing efforts to launch new energy products is the biggest "political correctness", for example, not long ago, BMW Brilliance launched the first pure electric medium-sized sedan BMW i3, you can see it as an electric version of the BMW 3 series.

In the past, there were clouds in the car market: life could not always go around a 3 series. Mainly because this car has achieved the ability to eat everything regardless of age; however, with the advent of the era of electrification, another version has been rumored, that is, the latecomers can not bypass a Model 3.

This shows the position in the hearts of Tesla consumers. Today's BMW i3 and Model 3 are exactly the relationship between the "tip of the needle to the mai mang", and the two naturally have to be divided.

So let's take a look at this showdown between BMW i3 and Tesla Model 3 today. However, the BMW i3 has only one car, and the Model 3 now has only two cars, and we chose the Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version, which is not much different from the price of the BMW i3.

Even if the BMW i3 is a newly listed model, but we are still not unfamiliar with its styling design, and the Model 3 is the same, since entering the Chinese market, almost has not changed, so the detailed selection of design is redundant, we mainly from the perspective of user use to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the two cars, the styling design emphasizes the difference.

Although the BMW i3 is based on the 3 series, but it is the style of the new 3 series that has not yet been released, the shape of the "Angel Eye" headlights has been adjusted, the "double kidney" grille area is larger, but because it is a pure electric model, the grille is closed, and a blue element has been added; at the same time, the BMW i3 uses an 18-inch low wind resistance wheel, and the front wheel rear also adds vents; there is no exhaust device in the rear, replaced by a larger rear encirclement, and the same blue element is used to highlight its new energy identity.

Tesla Model 3 was born as a pure electric vehicle, so it is also a breakthrough in design, although this appearance has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but still feels full of science fiction. Another point is that unlike the BMW i3, which has the style of a traditional sedan, the Model 3 comes with a coupe style, and because of the main performance, it uses a larger 19-inch sports rim, supplemented by red calipers and a large size ventilated disc surface, which is very performance-oriented.

In terms of external configuration, BMW i3 is inferior a lot, in addition to the active opening and closing grille seems to have nothing to get the hand configuration, even keyless entry has to be optional; and on the Model 3 adaptive far and near light, frameless doors, full car keyless entry, NFC key, remote start, front soundproof glass, etc., it is indeed richer than bmw i3, practical a lot. Of course, when it comes to body size, the Model 3 is to bow to the wind.

Since it is replaced by the identity of a pure electric vehicle, the BMW i3 has also made corresponding adjustments in the interior, the most conspicuous is to replace the interior style that is in line with the BMW i4 and BMW iX, and it is no longer the design of the fuel car that only emphasizes the sense of driving control. Among them, the one-piece suspension curved screen composed of a 12.3-inch instrument and a 14.9-inch central control screen is the most eye-catching place, although this is already a popular design element, but it is still very fresh here in BMW. In addition, the BMW i3 interior is made of soft materials in a large area, and the texture and craftsmanship are excellent.

And Model 3 is to play the minimalist style to the extreme, not only can hardly see the physical buttons, even the dashboard is also saved, even the so-called multi-functional steering wheel, the control is only the roller and the direction button, the vast majority of car control functions are integrated in the 15-inch central control screen, this unusual approach also reflects the difference between the new forces and traditional car companies, but for users who are accustomed to traditional models, the new Model 3 does have to adapt to it. In addition, model 3 in the interior materials and processes in general performance, especially relative to this price, is really disproportionate.

With a large screen, intelligent technology is naturally indispensable, BMW i3 is equipped with iDrive 8 car machine system, and has been localized, adding WeChat car machine version and other applications, but also support CarPlay and CarLife two kinds of mobile phone mapping; in addition, in addition, through the central control screen touch operation, BMW i3 also retains the classic iDrive control panel. And Model 3 here only has a "big tablet", which means that almost all functional operations are to be completed through the central control screen, the operation is indeed cumbersome, but fortunately, many settings are determined, the back of the car will not be often adjusted; in addition, the Model 3 car machine does not support CarPlay or CarLife mobile phone mapping.

Both cars are quite complete in terms of basic configuration, but in terms of driving assistance functions, the Model 3 has more advantages than the BMW i3, such as full-speed adaptive cruise, parallel assist, lane keeping and other functions, which can only be optional on the BMW i3, while the Model 3 is fully equipped as standard. However, the BMW i3 on the function of passive pedestrian protection, air-out tires, air suspension (supporting soft and hard adjustment and high and low adjustment) are also not available in the Model 3, in general, the two cars are also half a pound to eight two in terms of configuration.

In terms of interior space, the BMW i3 benefits from the large body size and wheelbase, which has obvious advantages over the Model 3, and the BMW i3 seat cushions and backrests have adopted thickening treatment, which is excellent in comfort; the fly in the ointment is that the BMW i3 rear row has a higher middle bulge, which has a slight impact on the comfort of the intermediate passengers. The Model 3 is not only small in space, the seat is also hard, the comfort is average, but the rear floor is flat and does not affect the comfort of the intermediate passengers. In addition, the Model 3 seat configuration is also better than the BMW i3, and the front/rear seat heating is standard, but the BMW i3 also has the rear independent air conditioning that the Model 3 does not have.

In terms of storage space, the performance in the car is comparable, the difference is in the trunk, although the Model 3 car seating space and comfort is not as good as the BMW i3, but in the loading space is better than the BMW i3, such as the trunk, bmw i3 conventional volume of 410 liters, and the rear seats do not support reclining, no expansion; and the Model 3 trunk conventional volume is 425 liters, and the rear seats support 4/6 ratio to put down, better expansion; at the same time, it is also equipped with electric trunk and trunk memory function. This is optional on the BMW i3.

In addition, the Model 3 also has a "front trunk", although the volume is not large, but it is more than enough to put some small luggage. Therefore, in terms of practicality, model 3 has the upper hand.

BMW i3 is equipped with a rear-drive single motor, the maximum power of 210kW, the maximum torque of 400N·m, matching the electric vehicle single-speed transmission, 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.2s; ternary lithium battery capacity of 70kWh, CLTC range of 526km; charging, support fast charging and slow charging two ways, of which fast charging mode, 35 minutes can be charged to 80%, while slow charging takes 6.75 hours.

The Model 3 Performance we selected today is equipped with a front and rear dual motors, and is an electric full-time four-wheel drive, the total power of the motor is 357kW, the total torque is 659N·m, the same matching electric vehicle single-speed transmission, the parameters have obvious advantages over the BMW i3, the actual performance is more eye-catching, 100 km acceleration 3.3s, the same running line, BMW i3 may not even see the taillights of the Model 3 Performance. In addition, the Model 3 is equipped with a ternary lithium battery capacity of 78.4kWh, and the CLTC operating range is 675km. In terms of charging, it also supports fast charging and slow charging, in fast charging mode, it can be fully charged in 1 hour, while slow charging takes 10 hours.

Obviously, the BMW i3 and model 3 Performance have different orientations, the former power performance in the field of electric vehicles can only be regarded as a sufficient level, but it is equipped with rear axle air suspension and rear anti-roll bar, intended to carry out comfort to the end. The Model 3 Performance is a bit of an embarrassment in terms of performance, which makes our impression of BMW, which has always been the main sport, a bit embarrassing.

BMW i3 and Tesla Model 3 are destined to be a pair of enemies, from today's comparison, BMW i3 has more advantages in comfort and large space, but in the sincerity of the configuration and power performance are inferior to the Model 3 Performance; and Model 3 Performance Although the product is strong, but in the face of the charm of "blue sky and white clouds", it seems that there is no certainty of victory. The future of the two vehicles is still very long, and we will wait and see.