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2018 BMW i3
Hatchback · 2017–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- New trim: Base
- New trim: S
- Trim dropped: 60 Ah Lower Range
- Trim dropped: 94 Ah
- Trim dropped: 94 Ah Range Extender
2018 i3 trims
| Base | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | from $44,450 | from $47,650 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | Electric: — Range Extender: W20K06U0 | Electric: — Range Extender: W20K06U0 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft |
| Transmission | GE1B133H | GE1B132H |
| Drivetrain | Electric / Range Extender | Electric / Range Extender |
| Electric range | Electric: 114 mi Range Extender: — | — |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo behind last row | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 36.9 cu ft | 36.9 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 158.3 in | 158.1 in |
| Curb weight | Electric: 2,961 lb Range Extender: 3,234 lb | Electric: 3,005 lb Range Extender: 3,278 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Parking sensors | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Cloth + option | Cloth + option |
| Heated seats | Front | Front |
| Exterior | ||
| Wheels | 19 in + option | 20 in |
Packages and options (32)
| Base | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Giga World $1,800 | Optional | Optional |
| Mega World $1,400 | Optional | Optional |
| Technology + Driving Assistant Package $2,500 | Optional | Optional |
| Tera World $2,600 | Optional | Optional |
| Moonroof $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information | Optional | Optional |
| Apple CarPlay Compatibility $300 | Optional | Optional |
| BMWi Blue Seatbelt Strap $300 | — | Optional |
| ConnectedDrive Services | Optional | Optional |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional |
| Remove Ashtray/Lighter | Optional | Optional |
| Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System $800 | Optional | Optional |
| ACC Stop and Go + Active Driving Assistant | Optional | Optional |
| Park Distance Control $750 | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistant $200 | Optional | — |
| 20" BMW i Light Alloy Wheel Double-Spokestyle 431 Bicolor with Mixed Tires (20x5.5, 175/55 R20 Front and 20x6.0, 195/50 R20 Rear) | — | Standard |
| Giga 19" BMW i Light Alloy Turbine Wheels Style 429 with All-Season Tires (19x5.0, 155/70 R19 Front and 19x5.5, 175/60 R19 Rear) | Standard | — |
| 20" BMW i Light Alloy Wheel Double-Spokestyle 431 Jet Black with Mixed Tires (20x5.5, 175/55 R20 Front and 20x6.0, 195/50 R20 Rear) | — | Optional |
| Sport 20" BMW i Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Style 430 with Mixed Tires (20x5.0, 155/60 R20 Front and 20x5.5, 175/55 R20 Rear) $1,300 | Optional | — |
| Tera 19" Light Alloy Turbine Wheels Style 428 with All-Season Tires (19x5.0, 155/70 R19 Front and 19x5.5, 175/60 R19 Rear) | Optional | — |
| Andesite Dark Matt Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Oak Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Light Eucalyptus Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Capparis White with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent | Optional | Optional |
| Fluid Black with BMW I Frozen Blue Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Imperial Blue Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Melbourne Red Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Grey with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Protonic Blue Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Giga Brown Natural Leather and Carum SpiceGrey Wool Cloth | Optional | Optional |
| Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec and Carum Spice Grey Cloth | Optional | Optional |
| Tera Dalbergia Brown Full Natural Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem order guide. Still partial for this year: powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: i3 2018–2023, i3 2023 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BMW i3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW i3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW i3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW i3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW I3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2019 | BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2018 | BMW I3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 14 |
| 2018 | BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 14 |
| 2017 | BMW I3 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 52 |
| 2017 | BMW I3 PHEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | i3 | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2021 | i3 with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 31 |
| 2020 | i3 | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2020 | i3 with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 31 |
| 2019 | i3 | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2019 | i3 with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 31 |
| 2018 | i3 (94Ah) | Auto (A1) | 118 |
| 2018 | i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 35 |
| 2017 | i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery) | Auto (A1) | 124 |
| 2017 | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) | Auto (A1) | 118 |
| 2017 | i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 35 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.