2014 BMW i3 vs. 2015 BMW i3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 BMW i3 and 2015 BMW i3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 BMW i3 and the 2015 BMW i3.
When we compare the 2014 BMW i3's and the 2015 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2014 BMW i3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 BMW i3 and 2015 BMW i3 have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 BMW i3's and the 2015 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2014 BMW i3 is a better car than the 2015 BMW i3.
Pricing: A used 2014 BMW i3 ranges from $8,760 to $14,884 while a used 2015 BMW i3 is priced between $8,978 to $16,920.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 BMW i3 and the 2015 BMW i3 both lose 57.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW i3 is 6.5 out of 10. BMW i3 is ranked 3 out of 5 Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the BMW i3 is ranked 10 and the BMW i3 is ranked 10 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW i3 is also ranked 17 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars while the BMW i3 is ranked 17 out of 28 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW i3 is 6.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 BMW i3 and the 2015 BMW i3 makes 168 horsepower. Both the i3 and the i3 are rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 142 miles. Both models use electricity, gasoline, gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$41,267
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$28,900 - $49,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$48,200
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$46,250 - $50,150
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,500
Price Range:
$8,760 - $14,884
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$11,500
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$11,500 - $11,500
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,187
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,888
Price Range:
$8,978 - $16,920
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$12,888
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$12,888 - $12,888
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59,011
# Good or Great Deals:
19
BMW i3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW i3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 BMW i3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.4 - 1.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 BMW i3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.4 - 2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.1 - 43.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
16.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.7 - 27.2
BMW i3 Rankings
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28 out of / 28BMW i3 Rankings
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28 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Plug-In Hybrid
2014 BMW i3 Trim Levels
Base
2015 BMW i3 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
0.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
2
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 37 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
150 / 142 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
0.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
2
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 37 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
150 / 142 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
11.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.2 inches
Cargo Space:
11.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2899 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
62.1 inches
Length:
157.8 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2899 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
62.1 inches
Length:
157.8 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
155/70R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
155/70R19
Exterior Colors
Gray
Andesite Silver Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Arravani Grey w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Laurel Grey Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Orange
Solar Orange Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Silver
Ionic Silver Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
White
Capparis White w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Exterior Colors
Gray
Andesite Silver Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Arravani Grey w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Laurel Grey Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Orange
Solar Orange Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Silver
Ionic Silver Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
White
Capparis White w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Interior Colors
Brown
Tera Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Giga Cassia/Carum Spice Grey / Mega Carum Spice Grey/Carum Spice Grey
Interior Colors
Brown
Tera Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Giga Cassia/Carum Spice Grey / Mega Carum Spice Grey/Carum Spice Grey
