With the strong rise of independent brands in the new energy track, more and more consumers will take their own brands as the first choice for car purchases when considering buying new energy models. As one of the car companies with the strongest comprehensive strength in the field of new energy, BYD has naturally attracted the attention of many consumers. However, some consumers are still inclined to buy a new energy model of a joint venture brand. Today, The Packer has chosen two pure electric cars priced at about 300,000 yuan, namely the BMW i3 and the BYD Han EV. So who is more worth buying? Let's take a look.
Before officially starting the comparison, the customer first briefly introduced the basic situation of the two cars. BMW i3, there is currently only one model, the manufacturer guidance price of 349,900 yuan. 2022 BYD Han EV, manufacturer guidance price of 269,800-329,800 yuan. Below we will use specific comparison items to help you find the more suitable car. (Note: The compared models in this article are all 2022 models)
In terms of appearance, bmw i3 inherits the design language of the BMW family, and the iconic "double kidney" grille is still retained, with "curved hook" LED daytime running lights, the overall shape is very sharp. The BYD Han EV is more atmospheric in terms of appearance, with slender headlights and large chrome trims in the middle, bringing a strong aura.
Coming to the side of the car, the BMW i3 has sharp lines, the upturned waist line increases the visual height of the side, and the classic "Huo's corner" is matched with the "duck tail" design to create a dynamic side posture. The BYD Han EV's concise lines, a large area of chrome decoration throughout the side of the car, with a hidden door handle, has a strong sense of design.
In the design of the rear, the BMW i3 has full lines, with "L" shaped suspended taillights, the visual effect after lighting is good. The taillight shape of the BYD Han EV is more like the "ocean wave", and with the through-beam light bar, the recognition of the rear of the car is further improved. The diffuser shape design under the rear bar also adds a lot of sports to the rear of the car.
Entering the car, the BMW i3 adopts the popular dual screen design to create a good sense of technology. In addition, BMW's classic "thong" steering wheel has also been retained, with a "black + red" interior color scheme, which further stimulates driving passion. In contrast, the interior design of BYD Han EV is much more "calm", with a large area of leather wrapping, with a 15.6-inch suspension central control, and the sense of luxury and technology is well balanced.
Although the BMW i3 is smaller than the BYD Han EV, thanks to the longer wheelbase, its rear legroom performance is better. However, although the BYD Han EV has "suffered some losses" in the wheelbase, the cushions of the rear seats are significantly thicker and the support for the legs will be stronger.
In terms of trunk space, the gap between the two cars is not too large. Specifically, the maximum volume of the bmw i3's trunk is 410L, and there is no big problem with some daily debris. Thanks to the longer body, the trunk of the BYDHAN EV is significantly deeper.
In terms of power, in the two-wheel drive version, the BMW i3 performed better than the BYD Han EV, and the BMW i3 was the rear drive, which could bring more driving pleasure than the front drive Han EV. However, when we look at the BYD Han EV 4WD version, the situation has reversed. BYD Han EV power system performance in all aspects are better than BMW i3, plus the four-wheel drive system, its handling and passability are better.
In terms of specific configurations, Panker selected a model with a similar price from the BMW i3 and the 2022 BYDHan EV for comparison. Respectively, BMW i3 2022 eDrive 35 L, manufacturer guidance price of 349,900 yuan; BYD Han EV, 2022 EV 610KM four-wheel drive Qianshancui limited edition, manufacturer guidance price of 329,800 yuan.
As can be seen from the above table, the difference in configuration between the two vehicles is mainly focused on the driver assistance system. Specifically, in addition to the power system upgrade, the BYD Han EV is also equipped with more than the BMW i3 with parallel assist, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, and upgrades the reversing image to a 360-degree panoramic image, and the cruise control cruise is upgraded to an adaptive cruise system. However, the BMW i3 is actually equipped with air suspension, such a "thick" operation, contrary to BMW's consistent style.
In a comprehensive comparison, the two cars have their own advantages and disadvantages. The BMW i3 has a sporty look, but there is only one model on sale, and the configuration is slightly inferior to the BYD Han EV model at the same price. In contrast, the BYD Han EV has more models and gives consumers a wider range of choices. In the case of close price points, Han EV models have stronger power, larger body and higher configuration.
Back to the perspective of car purchase, if you have a limited budget and pay more attention to power and configuration, Panker recommends that you choose BYD Han EV; if you have a good budget, like dynamic styling design, and are more concerned about brand influence, then bmw i3 is obviously more suitable for you. If you were given a budget of about 300,000 yuan, how would you choose the BMW i3 and BYD Han EV? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments section.