Used 2021 BMW i3 Hatchback Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 BMW i3 is a small four-door hatchback that comes standard with an all-electric powertrain. It's available in two trims — the base i3 and the somewhat sportier i3s. Both are available with a Range Extender that uses a tiny two-cylinder gasoline generator and a 2.3-gallon tank to keep you going once the main battery charge runs out. All four versions have a 42-kWh battery that is good for 153 miles of range in the electric-only version or 126 miles in the Range Extender model. BMW says the latter can go up to 200 miles with the gasoline generator on.
Which i3 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Stick with the standard i3 — the BMW i3s isn't sporty enough to make it worth the premium. We also suggest going with the Technology + Driving Assistant package to get the bigger central display and extra driver assist features.
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Comparing average pricing near
West Islip, NY
| Vehicle | i3 Base | i3 s |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | ||
| Hide similarities | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth |
| Heated seats | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Engine power | 168 hp @ 4,800 rpm | 181 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Engine torque | 184 lb-ft @ 0 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 0 rpm |
| Engine displacement | Not available | Not available |
| Engine configuration | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Tire size | 155/70R19 (FRONT)
175/60R19 (REAR) | 175/55R20 (FRONT)
195/50R20 (REAR) |
| Wheel size | 19 X 5.0-in (Front)
19 X 5.5-in (Rear) | 20 X 5.5-in (Front)
20 X 6.0-in (Rear) |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | 124 / 102 / 113 MPGe | 124 / 102 / 113 MPGe |
| Fuel Capacity | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric |
| Section Title | Battery | Battery |
| EPA Electricity Range | 153 mi. | 153 mi. |
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | 30 | 30 |
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | 7.0 hr. | 7.0 hr. |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 32.4 ft. | 33.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,972 lb. | 3,040 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.2 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 80.3 in. | 80.3 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 69.9 in. | 70.5 in. |
| Height | 62.9 in. | 62.6 in. |
| Length | 158.3 in. | 158.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in. | 101.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo Space | 15.1 cu. ft. | 15.1 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.6 in. | 53.6 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 31.9 in. | 31.9 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.2 in. | 49.2 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $42,394 | $49,836 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.57 | $0.66 |
| Depreciation | $10,460 | $15,327 |
| Financing | $3,488 | $4,751 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,543 | $2,026 |
| Fuel | $5,804 | $5,804 |
| Insurance | $6,657 | $6,726 |
| Maintenance | $7,431 | $8,191 |
| Repairs | $7,011 | $7,011 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca, leather Mega Carum Spice Grey and Brown Highlight, leatherette/cloth Deka Dark, cloth Giga Brown Natural and Carum Spice Grey, leather/cloth | Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca, leather Mega Carum Spice Grey and Brown Highlight, leatherette/cloth Deka Dark, cloth Giga Brown Natural and Carum Spice Grey, leather/cloth |
| Exterior | Cashmere Silver w/BMW i Blue Highlight Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent Mineral Grey w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent Galvanic Gold w/Frozen Grey Metallic Highlight | Cashmere Silver w/BMW i Blue Highlight Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent Mineral Grey w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent Galvanic Gold w/Frozen Grey Metallic Highlight |