Among the 2 compacts electric 2016–2020, the i3s (120 Ah) ranks WLTP range (330 km, behind the Bmw i3s (120 Ah)), 0–100 km/h (6.9 s, behind the Bmw i3s (120 Ah)).
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i3s (120 Ah)
184 hp, 330 km range, 6,9 s 0-100 : among the 2 compacts electric 2016–2020, the i3s (120 Ah) ranks WLTP range, 0–100 km/h, behind the only Bmw i3s (120 Ah). Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
184hp
270 Nm · 184 hp elec
0 → 100 km/h
6.9s
VMax 160 km/h
Range
330km
WLTP
DC charging
—kW
Technical identity card
Full specifications BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.
Powertrain
| Puissance électrique | 184 hp |
| Combined power | 184 hp |
| Couple | 270 Nm |
| Gearbox | Mono-rapport Automatique |
| Transmission | Propulsion |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 37.9 kWh |
| Range WLTP | 330 km |
| Charge AC max | 50 kW |
| Conso élec WLTP | 14.6 kWh/100km |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 6,9 s |
| VMax | 160 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 4,006 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm |
| Boot | 260 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,290 kg |
| Cd | 0.3 |
| CO₂ WLTP | 0 g/km |
Caralogy Methodology
Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine
Among the 2 compacts electric, the i3s (120 Ah) ranks in WLTP range. Caralogy simulates its real-world behaviour: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Caralogy Analysis
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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for
compact electric among the best in segment: WLTP range (330 km), 0–100 km/h (6.9 s).
Less suitable for
Long motorway trips without charging planning. With 330 km WLTP (around 231 km in motorway/winter conditions), expect regular charging stops.
Alternatives to consider
No alternative dominates across all segment dimensions.
Real-world range: 330 km WLTP (WLTP range)
The i3s (120 Ah) offers 330 km of WLTP range. The segment reference is the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) (330 km).
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Autonomie réelle
Simulez l’autonomie selon la vitesse, la température et le style.
Simuler l’autonomie →Segment positioning
Where the i3s (120 Ah) stands against compacts electric
Comparison across 2 compacts electric marketed between 2016–2020.
WLTP range1e / 2
330 km
Min 270 km · Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1Max 330 km · Bmw i3s (120 Ah)
0–100 km/h1e / 2
6,9 s
Min 7,9 s · Nissan Leaf 40kWh ZE1Max 6,9 s · Bmw i3s (120 Ah)
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
ID.3 Pro204 hp · 0-100 7.3 s
ID.3 Pro S204 hp · 0-100 7.9 s
MONA M03208 hp · 0-100 7.4 s
Leaf 40kWh ZE1150 hp · 0-100 7.9 s
Cross-energy alternatives
Same needs, different powertrain.
Model family
The full BMW i3 I01 range
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Frequently asked questions
BMW i3s (120 Ah): what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
330 km WLTP announced — making it the autonomie du segment out of 2 models. The reference is the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) (330 km).
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.