Compare 2021 BMW i3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $44,450 | $59,900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $41,840 | $0 | |
| Destination | $995 | $1,300 | |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Digital | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Proximity | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leatherette | |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Standard | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | WeaveTech Leatherette | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | |
| Speakers | 4 | 13 Harman Kardon | |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Standard | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | Polestar Connect | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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 (36 Month/36,000 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), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Insert | Colored | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Black W/body-color Surround | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Laminated Glass | |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | |
| Front Tires | P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS | P245/45VR19.0 BSW AS | |
| Tires - Rear | 175/60QR19 | N/A | |
| Wheels | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Instant Traction All Wheel | |
| Exhaust | None | None | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | |
| Transmission | 1-spd Auto | 1-spd Auto | |
| Axle Ratio | 9.70 | N/A | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 158.3 " | 181.3 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 73.2 " | |
| Exterior Height | 62.9 " | 58.3 " | |
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4,800 Rpm | 408 @ Rpm | |
| Torque | 184 @ Rpm | 487 @ Rpm | |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 204 @ Rpm | |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 243 | |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 2 Horsepower | N/A | 204 @ Rpm | |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 2 Torque | N/A | 243 | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 124 Mpg | 96 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 102 Mpg | 88 Mpg | |
| Curb Weight | 2,972 Lbs. | 4,680 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,858 Lbs. | 5,735 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 838 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 " | 107.7 " | |
| Front Track | 61.9 " | 63.1 " | |
| Rear Track | 62.0 " | 63.0 " | |
| Turning Radius | 16.2 '' | 18.8 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 " | 5.9 " | |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | |
| Front Legroom | 40.5 " | 42.2 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 31.9 " | 33.9 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 41.3 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.0 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 53.3 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 54.6 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.2 " | 52.6 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 36.9 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 84 Cu.ft. | N/A | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | N/A | |
| Chest | good | N/A | |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | |
| Restraints | good | N/A | |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | |
| Front Crash Prevention | advanced | N/A | |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | |
