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2017 BMW i3

GermanyRex ElectricgasolineRWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2017
Make
BMW
Model
i3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I01
Seats
4
Doors
5
Fuel
Rex Electricgasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic

Powertrain

Engine Name
94 Ah REX Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
170 hp
Power (kW)
125 kW
Torque
250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed
150 km/h (93 mph)
0–60 mph
7.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.1 seconds
Electric range

Dimensions

Length
3,999 mm (157.4 in)
Width
1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height
1,578 mm (62.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Curb weight
1,440 kg (3,175 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
231 km (144 mi)
Battery
33.2 kWh
Displacement
647 cc
Engine Oil, Volume
2.6 litres
Configuration Combustion
Bore
79 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
66 mm (2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
11.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Range Extender (REX)
Electric Engine Power
125 kW
Electric Engine Horsepower (Metric)
170 hp
Torque
250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Rear Engines
Yes
Battery Capacity, Gross
33.2 kWh
Battery Capacity, Net
27.2 kWh
Type of Battery
Li-ion
AC Charge Type
Configuration Electric › Rear Engines
Electric Power (kW)
125 kW
Horsepower
170 hp
Number of Engines
1
Configuration Electric › Charge AC
Charge Time
2.45 h / 165 min
Charge Power
11 kW
Charge Ampere
16 A
Configuration Electric › Charge DC
Charge Time, to 80%
39 min
Charge Power
50 kW
Charge Ampere
120 A
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
280 mm (11.0 in)
Width
20 mm (0.8 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
9 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
A+
WLTP Consumption

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,039 mm (80.3 in)
Track, Front
1,571 mm (61.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,576 mm (62.0 in)
Overhang, Front
707 mm (27.8 in)
Overhang, Rear
722 mm (28.4 in)
Turning Circle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
  • Aluminium
  • Carbon
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
5.7"
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
EV Battery
100,000 km / 6 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
BMW emblem
  • Single-phase
  • Three-phase
Charging Plugs
Type 2 (CCS)
280 mm (11.0 in)
Width
10 mm (0.4 in)
Combined
11.3 - 11.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
231 - 240 km (144 - 149 mi)
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
0.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 km (149 mi)
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
14 g/km
9.9 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,007 mm (39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
946 mm (37.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,281 mm (50.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,760 kg (3,880 lb)
Cargo Capacity
320 kg (705 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Rear Doors
Rear-hinged

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Optional
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side

Lights

Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Daytime Running Light
Main Beam Assist
Optional

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
66.7
Central Bore (CB), rear
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
Displays
Center Display
6.5 - 10.2"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 12 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
100 - 360 W
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Optional
Ambient Light
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Footwell
Optional
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Leather
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Foldable
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
260 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres

Design

Entry Guard Material
Carbon
Pedals
Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Media
Optional
Phone
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Driving Mode Selection
  • Comfort
  • Eco
  • EcoPlus
Smartphone App
Yes
Sound Generator, External
Optional
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Seat Belt Reminder
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearNo
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearNo

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Speed Assist
No
Parking Assist
Optional

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Rear
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2013
Adult Occupant
86 %
Child Occupant
81 %
Vulnerable Road Users
57 %
Safety Assist
55 %
Overall
4/5 stars
Test Year
2014
Overall Score

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearNo
Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
Yes
Passenger Seat
Behind
Rear Seat
Next to

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H11
Turn Indicators, Front
PG20 (PSY24W)

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)

Awards

World
Green Car
2014
Car Design of the Year
2014
Green Car of the Year
2015
i3
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Tinted Glass
Optional
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Foldable
Manual
33.57
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
31 /38
Frontal Impact
13.6 /16
Lateral Impact
14.6 /16
Rear Impact
2.8 /4
Frontal Offset
13.57
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Child Occupant
Total Points
40 /49
Safety Features
4 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
20.8 /49
Pedestrian
  • 14.8
  • 0
  • 6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Seat Belt Reminder (points)
2 /2
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
IIHS
Test Year
2017
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Acceptable
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Advanced
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2014
Wet Road
No
Speed
64 km/h (40 mph)
Driver
Yes
PassengerYes
RearNo
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Side Pelvis Airbag
DriverNo
PassengerNo
RearNo
Knee Airbag
DriverNo
PassengerNo
RearNo
Curtain Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerYes
Rear-
Hatchback
Variant
i3 Hatchback Generations1 of 2
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
170 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic