2016 BMW i3 vs. 2017 BMW i3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 BMW i3 and 2017 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 2016 BMW i3 and the 2017 BMW i3.
When we compare the 2016 BMW i3's and the 2017 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2016 BMW i3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 BMW i3 and 2017 BMW i3 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 BMW i3's and the 2017 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2016 BMW i3 is a better car than the 2017 BMW i3.
Pricing: A used 2016 BMW i3 ranges from $7,190 to $15,375 while a used 2017 BMW i3 is priced between $8,895 to $17,123.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 BMW i3 and the 2017 BMW i3 both lose 69.2 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 BMW i3 and the 2017 BMW i3 makes 168 horsepower. Both the i3 and the i3 are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 81 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the i3 and the i3 is 4 hours (240V).
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$38,700
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$35,000 - $42,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,112
Price Range:
$7,190 - $15,375
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,480
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,192
Price Range:
$8,895 - $17,123
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$15,670
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
$13,192 - $18,148
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,293
# Good or Great Deals:
14
BMW i3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW i3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 BMW i3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 BMW i3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
94.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
6.6 - 182.1
BMW i3 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
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18 out of / 30Ranking
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28 out of / 30BMW i3 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 30Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
28 out of / 30Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Plug-In Hybrid
2016 BMW i3 Trim Levels
Base
2017 BMW i3 Trim Levels
60 Ah, 94 Ah
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.064 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
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
MPGe:
127 / 111 / 124
Range (city/hwy):
81 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
27 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
4 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
MPGe:
127 / 111 / 124
Range (city/hwy):
81 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
33 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
4 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
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:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.2 inches
Cargo Space:
2.8 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:
9.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2634 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
62.1 inches
Length:
157.4 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2886 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
62.9 inches
Length:
157.4 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
Black
Fluid Black w/ BMW i Blue Highlight
Gray
Mineral Grey w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Platinum Silver 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
Black
Fluid Black w/ Highlight BMW i Blue
Gray
Mineral Grey w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Orange
Not available
Silver
Ionic Silver Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Platinum Silver 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 / Mega Carum Spice Grey
