BMW 3 Series vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$33,150 | MSRP$42,400 |
Listings218 | Listings29 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryForget about Nissan’s claim that it builds a 4-door sports car. Especially in new 340i guise, the BMW 3 Series is the real deal, an actual sports car equipped with four doors, thrilling to drive under almost every circumstance, and roomy enough for you and three other people. But is a 3 Series a luxury car? That’s debatable. | |
Reviews SummaryThe small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 180 hp I4 | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 180 hp I4 | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3370 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height62.1 in |
Length182.5 in | Length157.8 in |
Width80.0 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase110.6 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,150 | $42,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Forget about Nissan’s claim that it builds a 4-door sports car. Especially in new 340i guise, the BMW 3 Series is the real deal, an actual sports car equipped with four doors, thrilling to drive under almost every circumstance, and roomy enough for you and three other people. But is a 3 Series a luxury car? That’s debatable. | The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 180 hp I4 | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 180 hp I4 | 168 hp Electric |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.0 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3370 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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