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 comparing the 2016 BMW i3's and the 2017 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2016 BMW i3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 BMW i3 and 2017 BMW i3 have the same overall quality score 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 $9,860 to $17,630 while a used 2017 BMW i3 is priced between $11,954 to $19,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 BMW i3 and the 2017 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 2016 BMW i3 and the 2017 BMW i3 makes 168 horsepower. The i3 is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 142 miles. The i3 is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 176 miles.This gives the 2016 BMW i3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2017 BMW i3 the advantage in maximum range. The i3 uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline, and the i3 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$45,147
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$43,700 - $46,250
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$46,150
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$44,100 - $48,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,052
Price Range:
$9,860 - $17,630
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$17,196
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$14,052 - $18,926
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54,456
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,138
Price Range:
$11,954 - $19,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$18,331
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$16,138 - $20,144
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,184
# Good or Great Deals:
18
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 2016 BMW i3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.4 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 BMW i3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.4 - 4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.1 - 7.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.6 - 6.4
BMW i3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
28 out of / 28BMW i3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
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
2016 BMW i3 Trim Levels
Base
2017 BMW i3 Trim Levels
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
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):
0.052 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):
36 / 33 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
183 / 176 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
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:
2899 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:
3234 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
Blue
Not available
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
Blue
Protonic Blue Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Interior Colors
Brown
Tera Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Deka Dark / Giga Cassia/Carum Spice Grey / Mega Carum Spice Grey/Carum Spice Grey
Interior Colors
Brown
Tera Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Deka Dark / Giga Cassia / Mega Carum Spice Grey
