BMW i3 vs BYD Atto 3
The BMW i3 leads on range (CLTC). The BYD Atto 3 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
57/100#233 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 PLUS 540KM · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 8 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · byd.com
58/100#226 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3BYD Atto 3BYD Atto 3
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+6 mi· 2%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.1 cu ft· 35%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
- Torque- best on this row+66 lb-ft· 29%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | BYD Atto 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Active/Comfort/Design |
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Active/Comfort/Design | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | version: Active/Comfort/Design |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: 630KM · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Drive | version: Active/Comfort/Design | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Active/Comfort/Design | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3BYD Atto 3
Range
6457Charging
3640Performance
7166Practicality
6279
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i3i3
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- BYD Atto 3
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 6 mi
Which charges faster?
BYD Atto 3BYD Atto 3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BYD Atto 3
- BMW i3
- BYD Atto 3
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i3
- BYD Atto 3
- version: Active/Comfort/Design
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i3
- BYD Atto 3
- 6.6 / 7.3 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 26 sources
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