BMW i3s vs FIAT 500e
How the BMW i3s and the FIAT 500e compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3s | FIAT 500e | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 177 mi | 199 mi |
| Usable battery | 37.9 kWh | 37.3 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.6 kWh/100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2021 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i3s | FIAT 500e | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 117 mi | 132 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 168 mi | 189 mi |
| Motorway | 138 mi | 155 mi |
| City | 191 mi | 215 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- FIAT 500e
- Further in winter
- FIAT 500e
- More efficient
- FIAT 500e
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i3s or the FIAT 500e?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i3s is rated 177 mi and the FIAT 500e 199 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 117 mi from the BMW i3s and 132 mi from the FIAT 500e.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.