BMW i3 vs BMW i8
Overview | |
Years produced2014-2021 | Years produced2014-2017 |
MSRP$42,400 | MSRP$147,500 |
Listings236 | Listings102 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine168 hp Electric | Engine1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity11.6 kWh |
MPG City137 | MPG City68 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway70 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name168 hp Electric | Engine Name1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity11.6 kWh |
MPG City137 | MPG City68 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway70 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.8 cu ft | Cargo Space4.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2634 lbs | Curb Weight3501 lbs |
Height62.1 in | Height50.9 in |
Length157.8 in | Length184.9 in |
Width70.0 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase101.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2014-2021 | 2014-2017 |
MSRP | $42,400 | $147,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 168 hp Electric | 1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 11.6 kWh |
MPG City | 137 | 68 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 70 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 2 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 168 hp Electric | 1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 2 hours |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 11.6 kWh |
MPG City | 137 | 68 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 70 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.8 cu ft | 4.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2634 lbs | 3501 lbs |
Height | 62.1 in | 50.9 in |
Length | 157.8 in | 184.9 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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