BMW 3 Series vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$42,400 |
Average price$22,159 | Average price$16,067 |
Listings9610 | Listings537 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower255 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 City25 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height62.1 in |
Length185.9 in | Length157.8 in |
Width81.4 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,800 | $42,400 |
Average price | $22,159 | $16,067 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | 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 255 hp I4 | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 168 hp Electric |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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