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BMW i3 94 Ah
BMW i3 94 Ah 2017 2018
BMW i3s 120 Ah
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BMW i3 120 Ah
BMW i3 120 Ah 2019 2020 2021 2022
Starting price $44,450 (USA)
£32,330 (United Kingdom) 		Unknown $44,450 (USA)
£35,180 (United Kingdom)
Body type Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Monday, May 2, 2016 Saturday, September 1, 2018 Saturday, September 1, 2018
Delivery start July 2016 January 2019 January 2019
Model status Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range 235 km (146 miles) 285-270 km (177-168 miles) 310 km (193 miles)
WLTP consumption 11.57 kWh/100km(5.4 mi/kWh ) 13.30-14.04 kWh/100km (4.7-4.4 mi/kWh ) 12.23 kWh/100km(5.1 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 14-14.6 kWh/100km (4.4-4.3 mi/kWh ) 13.1 kWh/100km(4.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range 114 miles (183 km) 153 miles (246 km) 153 miles (246 km)
EPA consumption 4.2 mi/kWh (14.9 kWh/100km) 4.0 mi/kWh (15.4 kWh/100km) 4.0 mi/kWh (15.4 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 194 km (121 miles) 271 km (168 miles) 271 km (168 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 143 km (89 miles) 199 km (124 miles) 199 km (124 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 136 km (84 miles) 190 km (118 miles) 190 km (118 miles)
Top speed 150 kph (93 mph) 160 kph (99 mph) 150 kph (93 mph)
Peak power 125 kW (170.0 hp / 167.6 bhp) 135 kW (183.5 hp / 181.0 bhp) 125 kW (170.0 hp / 167.6 bhp)
Electrical torque output 250 nm (184.5 ft-lb) 270 nm (199.3 ft-lb) 250 nm (184.5 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 7.3 s 6.9 s 7.3 s
Drive type RWD RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 280 mm (11.02") 280 mm (11.02") 280 mm (11.02")
Rear disc diameter 280 mm (11.02") 280 mm (11.02") 280 mm (11.02")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D / B D / B D / B
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard Suspension) 1 (Standard Suspension) 1 (Standard Suspension)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.51") 131 mm (5.16") 139 mm (5.47")
Length 3999 mm (157.4") 4006 mm (157.7") 4011 mm (157.9")
Height 1578 mm (62.1") 1590 mm (62.6") 1598 mm (62.9")
Width excluding mirrors 1775 mm (69.9") 1791 mm (70.5") 1775 mm (69.9")
Width including mirrors 2039 mm (80.3") 2039 mm (80.3") 2039 mm (80.3")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / Unknown 0.3 / 2.41 m² (25.9 sq ft) 0.29 / 2.38 m² (25.6 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2570 mm (101.2") 2570 mm (101.2") 2570 mm (101.2")
Turning circle 9.9 meter (389.8") 10.31 meter (405.9") 9.9 meter (389.8")
Curb weight 1320 kg (2910.1 lbs) 1345 kg (2965.2 lbs) 1345 kg (2965.2 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1670 kg (3681.7 lbs) 1730 kg (3814.0 lbs) 1710 kg (3769.9 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 350 kg (771.6 lbs) 385 kg (848.8 lbs) 365 kg (804.7 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 260 liter (9.2 cu-ft) 260 liter (9.2 cu-ft) 260 liter (9.2 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1100 liter (38.8 cu-ft) 1100 liter (38.8 cu-ft) 1100 liter (38.8 cu-ft)
HMI type Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available Not Available
Voice control Unknown Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Not Available Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 5.7" Yes 5.7" Yes 5.7"
Infotainment screen Yes 10.25" Yes 10.25" Yes 10.25"
In-car navigation Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available Not Available
Map provider HERE HERE HERE
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Lane keeping Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Front
  • Rear center
Cameras
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors — — —
Lidar sensors — — —
ADAS processors — — —
Battery gross 33.2 kWh 42.2 kWh 42.2 kWh
Battery net 27.2 kWh 37.9 kWh 37.9 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 353 V 352 V 352 V
Battery weight 265 kg (584.2 lbs) 265 kg (584.2 lbs) 265 kg (584.2 lbs)
Pack configuration 96s1p 96s1p 96s1p
Battery type Prismatic Prismatic Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 94 Ah Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3s 120 Ah Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 120 Ah
Max DC charging 50 kW 50 kW 50 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 48 m 28 s 1 h 9 m 20 s 1 h 9 m 20 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 33.7 kW 32.8 kW 32.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 44 m 10 s 1 h 3 m 0 s 1 h 3 m 0 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 33.3 kW 32.5 kW 32.5 kW
Charging time 10-80% 27 m 20 s 37 m 35 s 37 m 35 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 41.8 kW 42.3 kW 42.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 31 m 1 s 43 m 33 s 43 m 33 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 42.1 kW 41.8 kW 41.8 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available Not Available
Interior category Driver focused Driver focused Driver focused
Interior quality Premium Premium Premium
Console design Floating console Floating console Floating console
Interior design
Loft
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Loft
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Loft
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
Seating capacity 4 4 4
Front seats options 1 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 6 6 6
Wheel options 1 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 155/70R19 / 175/60R19
175/55R20 / 195/50R20
155/70R19 / 175/60R19
Available climate systems 1 1 1
Climate zones Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available Not Available
App name BMW i Remote BMW Connected BMW Connected
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking No No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes Yes