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2020 BMW i3 Trims Comparison

2020 i3 trim level differences

The 2020 BMW i3 is a four-door hatchback with seating for four passengers. It's available in i3 or i3s trim, both of which are all-electric by default. You can also get them equipped with a gasoline-powered Range Extender, which uses a two-cylinder gasoline and a 2.3-gallon tank to recharge the battery once it runs out. All four versions are powered with a 42-kWh battery that is good for 153 miles of range in the electric-only version or 126 miles in the Range Extender model.

Base i3 models have an electric motor (170 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) that drives the rear wheels. The i3s is the sportier, better-handling version of the i3, with an electric motor that cranks out 181 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque.

i3
The standard i3 comes with a healthy list of features, including:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • DC fast-charging capability
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Automatic single-zone climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Navigation system
  • 6.5-inch central display screen
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

i3s
Aside from the more powerful electric motor, the i3s adds:

  • 20-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Black exterior trim
  • Restyled bumpers

There's also a new Edition RoadStyle variant for the i3s. It features:

  • Black exterior paint with black-painted rims
  • Orange exterior accents
  • Brown leather upholstery
  • Brown wood interior trim

A number of options are available for both i3 and i3s models. These include:

  • Mega World (cloth upholstery with imitation leather inserts)
  • Giga World (cloth upholstery with leather inserts)
  • Tera World (leather upholstery)
  • Sunroof
  • Wireless charging pad and Wi-Fi hotspot
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with no driver intervention)
  • Technology + Driving Assistant package
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the i3 and the car in front)
    • Cornering lights (illuminate to enhance your field of view while turning)
    • Advanced navigation system
    • 10.25-inch central display screen

Which 2020 i3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

While we like the styling of the i3s, we don't think its restyled bumpers, larger wheels and marginally more powerful motor are worth the premium it commands. Stick with the standard i3 instead, and opt for the Technology + Driving Assistant package if you want to make the daily commute a little easier.

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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
168 hp @ 4,800 rpm
181 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine torque
184 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
199 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
155/70R19 (FRONT) 175/60R19 (REAR)
175/55R20 (FRONT) 195/50R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 5.0-in (Front) 19 X 5.5-in (Rear)
20 X 5.5-in (Front) 20 X 6.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
124 / 102 / 113 MPGe
124 / 102 / 113 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
153 mi.
153 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
30
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
7.0 hr.
7.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
32.4 ft.
33.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,972 lb.
3,040 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
5.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.3 in.
80.3 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
69.9 in.
70.5 in.
Height
62.9 in.
62.6 in.
Length
158.3 in.
158.1 in.
Wheelbase
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
Rear Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
31.9 in.
31.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
49.2 in.
49.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$37,384
$44,129
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.5
$0.59
Depreciation
$9,644
$14,920
Financing
$2,944
$3,769
Taxes & Fees
$387
$387
Fuel
$3,494
$3,494
Insurance
$7,263
$7,428
Maintenance
$6,676
$7,155
Repairs
$6,976
$6,976
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Mega Carum Spice Grey and Brown Highlight, leatherette/cloth
Giga Brown Natural and Carum Spice Grey, leather/cloth
Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca, leather
Deka Dark, cloth
Mega Carum Spice Grey and Brown Highlight, leatherette/cloth
Giga Brown Natural and Carum Spice Grey, leather/cloth
Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca, leather
Deka Dark, cloth
Exterior
Melbourne Red Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Jucaro Beige Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Mineral Grey w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Melbourne Red Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Jucaro Beige Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Imperial Blue Metallic w/Frozen Grey Accent
Fluid Black w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Mineral Grey w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Capparis White w/BMW i Frozen Blue Accent