Compare 2016 BMW i3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $42,400 | $37,900 | $41,450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $39,510 | $35,248 | $38,549 |
| Destination | $995 | $925 | $925 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | THERMATIC Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Sensatec Cloth/leatherette | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 10 | 8 |
| Amplifier | 360W | Standard | 450W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Standard | Yes With Voice Activation | Garmin MAP PILOT With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | N/A | Mbrace |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Standard | Park Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer IV | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS | P205/55YR16.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | 175/60QR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Forged Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.4L I-4 | Electric Motor |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | DOHC | N/A |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | None | Stainless Steel | None |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | S Tronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 1-spd Auto | S Tronic 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 1-spd Auto |
| Axle Ratio | 9.70 | 3.75 | N/A |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 157.0 " | 169.8 " | 171.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.0 " | 70.3 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 62.0 " | 56.0 " | 62.5 " |
| Engine | Electric Motor | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.4L I-4 | Electric Motor |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4,800 Rpm | 150 @ 5,000 Rpm | 177 @ Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ Rpm | 184 @ 1,600 Rpm | 251 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 204 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | 258 @ 258 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 102 @ Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 243 | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 137 Mpg | N/A | 85 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 111 Mpg | N/A | 82 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 10.2 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 17.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 79 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | N/A | 2.93/3.15 " | N/A |
| Curb Weight | 2,860 Lbs. | 3,616 Lbs. | 3,924 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,615 Lbs. | 4,696 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,720 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,005 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 715 Lbs. | 992 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 " | 103.5 " | 106.2 " |
| Front Track | 61.9 " | 60.7 " | 60.7 " |
| Rear Track | 62.0 " | 59.7 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.2 '' | 17.9 '' | 18.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .32 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 40.5 " | 41.2 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | 31.9 " | 35.4 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 38.7 " | 55.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.5 " | 54.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 52.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 47.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 54.8 " | 55.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.2 " | 53.0 " | 54.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.6 Cu.ft. | 21.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 36.9 Cu.ft. | N/A | 51.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | N/A | 95 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | N/A | 10.6 Gal. | N/A |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Excellent | Poor | N/A |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.82 | $0.82 | N/A |
| Depreciation | $30,138 | $23,939 | N/A |
| Fees and Taxes | -$4,703 | -$1,964 | N/A |
| Fuel Cost | $1,770 | $3,612 | N/A |
| Insurance | $6,091 | $6,197 | N/A |
| Maintenance | $1,484 | $3,098 | N/A |
| Repairs | $1,400 | $1,493 | N/A |
| Opportunity Costs | $397 | $558 | N/A |
| Total Cost | $40,943 | $40,829 | N/A |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
