BMW ActiveHybrid 7 vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$84,300 | MSRP$42,400 |
Average price | Average price$15,875 |
Listings3 | Listings533 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine3.0L 349 hp I6 Hybrid | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower349 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City22 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 349 hp I6 Hybrid | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower349 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City22 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.7 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4680 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height58.3 in | Height62.1 in |
Length205.3 in | Length157.8 in |
Width84.0 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase126.4 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $84,300 | $42,400 |
Average price | $15,875 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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 | 3.0L 349 hp I6 Hybrid | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 349 hp I6 Hybrid | 168 hp Electric |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.7 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4680 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 58.3 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 205.3 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 84.0 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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