2015 BMW i3 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the fuel economy, horsepower, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive has a more powerful engine than the 2015 BMW i3, and it gets 36.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, although the 2015 i3 is slightly smaller, it has a taller body than the 2016 B-Class Electric Drive. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the B-Class Electric Drive than in the i3. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and starting price.