Compare 2017 BMW i3 specifications by trim levels
i3 is a -seat Hatchback from BMW, which first hit the market back in 2014.
With the price tag ranging from $42,400 to $47,450, the BMW i3 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Volt, Volkswagen e-Golf, Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.
Key Specs of 2017 BMW i3
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0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
2017 BMW i3 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The BMW i3 is offered in 3 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about BMW i3 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the BMW i3 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Engine
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Transmission 1-spd auto
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.3 sec
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 15.1 ft
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Cargo capacity 36.9 cu.ft
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Exterior length | ||
| 157.0 in | 157.0 in | 157.0 in |
| Exterior body width | ||
| 70.0 in | 70.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Exterior height | ||
| 62.0 in | 62.0 in | 62.0 in |
| Horsepower | ||
| 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | ||
| 184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | ||
| 2799 lbs | 2961 lbs | 3234 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | ||
| 3615 lbs | – | – |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 101.0 in | 101.0 in | 101.0 in |
| Turning radius | ||
| 16.2 '' | 16.2 '' | 16.2 '' |
| Front legroom | ||
| 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Rear legroom | ||
| 31.9 in | 31.9 in | 31.9 in |
| Front headroom | ||
| 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Rear headroom | ||
| 37 in | 37 in | 37 in |
| Front shoulder room | ||
| 54 in | 54 in | 54 in |
| Rear shoulder room | ||
| 49 in | 49 in | 49 in |
| Fuel tank | ||
| 2.4 gal. | – | – |
| Payload | ||
| 937 lbs. | – | – |
Interior Features
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | ||
| automatic | automatic | automatic |
| Clock | ||
| in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | ||
| metal-look | metal-look | metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet | ||
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Floor console | ||
| partial | partial | partial |
| Floor mats | ||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | ||
| power | power | power |
| Rear windows | ||
| fixed | fixed | fixed |
| 1-touch window up | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | ||
| digital | digital | digital |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | ||
| auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release | ||
| power | – | – |
| Remote trunk release | ||
| power | power | power |
| Steering wheel material | ||
| leather | leather | leather |
| Lighter elements | ||
| front | front | front |
Exterior Features
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Antenna | ||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | ||
| composite | composite | composite |
| Paint | ||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| 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 | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Spoiler | ||
| lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | ||
| 19 silver forged aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
| Rear window wipers | ||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Mirrors, auto dimming | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Seats
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Front seat type | ||
| bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | ||
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | ||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | ||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front armrests | ||
| center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | ||
| fixed | fixed | fixed |
| 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 |
| Rear seats | ||
| 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench | 50-50 bench |
| Rear head restraints | ||
| 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | ||
| Sensatec cloth/leatherette | cloth | cloth |
Entertainment System
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Radio | ||
| SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | ||
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | ||
| 360W | 360W | 360W |
| 1st row LCD screen | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
Safety and Security Features
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| 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 | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | ||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | ||
| front | front | front |
| Headlights | ||
| LED low beam | LED low beam | LED low beam |
| Exterior light control | ||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | ||
| keyfob (front doors) | keyfob (front doors) | keyfob (front doors) |
| Door locks | ||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Airbags, knee protection | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | ||
| BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall |
Mechanical Features
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Brakes | ||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | ||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | ||
| rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | ||
| none | none | stainless steel |
| Steering | ||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | ||
| Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning | ||
| regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | ||
| strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | ||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | ||
| coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | ||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | ||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | ||
| coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | ||
| 1-spd auto | 1-spd auto | 1-spd auto |
| Axle ratio | ||
| 9.70 | 9.70 | 9.70 |
Other Specs
60 Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 AH 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Luggage capacity | ||
| 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | ||
| 36.9 cu.ft. | 36.9 cu.ft. | 36.9 cu.ft. |
| EPA mileage estimates | ||
| 137 City / 111 Hwy | – | – |
| Lighting - map lights | ||
| front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | ||
| fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | ||
| 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | ||
| 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | ||
| 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | ||
| 48/unlimited | 48/unlimited | 48/unlimited |
| Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) | ||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Tires | ||
| P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS | P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS | P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | ||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Tires - rear | ||
| 175/60QR10 | 175/60QR19 | 175/60QR19 |