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BMW i3

2027 BMW i3
2027 BMW i3. Photo: NetCarShow

BMW has built the i3 since 2012. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2012 BMW i3 Coupe to the 2027 BMW i3. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2012–today
Brand from
Germany
Body styles
Hatchback
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
4 cars, 1 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 170 hp in the 2014 i3 to 170 hp in the 2018 i3. It got heavier along the way: 1,195 kg for the 2014 car, 1,245 kg for the 2018. The most powerful here is the 2014 BMW i3 at 170 hp (127 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2014 BMW i3, in 7.2 s.

Every i3 in the catalog

2012 BMW i3 Coupe

2012 BMW i3 Coupe Concept

Specs not listed

The world premiere of the BMW i3 Concept Coupe sees the BMW Group unveil a particularly nimble and emotive version of its concept for sustainable premium-class motoring with zero local emissions.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2014 BMW i3

2014 BMW i3

170 hp · 0–62 mph 7.2 s · 1,195 kg

In the BMW i3 - the first series-produced model by BMW i - zero-emission mobility in a premium car package proves to be a recipe for pure driving pleasure.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2018 BMW i3

2018 BMW i3

170 hp · 0–62 mph 7.3 s · 1,245 kg

The BMW i3 has reigned as the top-selling premium electric car in its class since 2014, not just in Europe but worldwide too. And in Germany, it has actually been topping the new vehicle registration statistics for the electric car segment as a whole, also since 2014.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2027 BMW i3

2027 BMW i3

Specs not listed

As a representative of the new design language, the new BMW i3 is immediately recognisable as a BMW 3-Series - assured, dynamic and intelligent.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
2014 i3170 hp (127 kW)—7.2 s93 mph (150 km/h)1,195 kg (2,635 lb)—Rear Wheel DriveAutomatic, single-speed with fixed ratio
2018 i3170 hp (127 kW)184 lb-ft (249 Nm)7.3 s93 mph (150 km/h)1,245 kg (2,745 lb)0.6 L inline-2Front Wheel Drivesingle gear

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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