2016 BMW i3 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Tera Dalbergia Brown
Mega Carum Spice Gray
Giga Cassia / Spice Gray
Packages
$1,500
Starting MSRP
- Wheels: 19" x 5.0" Front & 19" x 5.5" Rear Giga
- BMW i light alloy Turbine
- Style 429
$1,000
Starting MSRP
- Parking Assistant
- Rear View Camera
- Park Distance Control
$2,500
Starting MSRP
- BMW Online & BMW Apps
- ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
- Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information
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$2,500
Starting MSRP
- Wheels: 19" x 5.0" Front & 19" x 5.5" Rear Tera
- Light alloy Turbine
- Style 428
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact Cars |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Forged Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Forged Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 19 X 5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 X 5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Displacement | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 184 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 4800 |
| Engine Type | Electric |
| Cruising Range - City | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | 137 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | 111 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | N/A mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | 81 mi |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 9.70 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 32.3 ft |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P155/70R19 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Rear Tire Size | P155/70R19 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2860 lbs |
| Track Width, Rear | 62 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 157 in |
| Height, Overall | 62 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 49.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.6 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.9 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 15.1 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 61.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70 in |
| Wheelbase | 101 in |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 36.9 ft³ |
| 4 Speakers | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Satellite Radio w/1 Year Subscription | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity | Standard |
| Integrated Roof Diversity Antenna | Standard |
| HD Radio | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Black Side Windows Trim | Standard |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | Standard |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Black Power Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Standard |
| Black Rear Bumper w/Body-Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Colored Bodyside Insert | Standard |
| Lip Spoiler | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets | Standard |
| Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Wheels w/Silver Accents | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low Beam Auto-Leveling Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Wheels: 19" x 5.0" Mega BMW i Star Spoke -inc: Light alloy, Style 427 (STD) | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Reverse Opening Rear Doors | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Tires: P155/70R19 AS | Standard |
| Composite Panels | Standard |
| Compass | Standard |
| Integrated Navigation System | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows | Standard |
| 6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | Standard |
| Rigid Cargo Cover | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Partial Floor Console w/Storage, Seat Integrated Console and 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Sensatec/Cloth Upholstery | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Windows | Standard |
| Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Smart Device Integration | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| 50-50 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| 3 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Digital Appearance | Standard |
| Cloth Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Heated Front Seats | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest w/Storage | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Tracker System | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| 6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Front Map Lights | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Transmission: Single Speed | Standard |
| Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| 9.70 Axle Ratio | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Electric Motor | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard |
| Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/7.4 kW Onboard Charger, 18 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 4 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V,0.33 Hr Charge Time @ 440V and 22 kWh Capacity | Standard |
| 20-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| BMW Assist eCall Emergency Sos | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
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