2019 BMW i3 vs. 2020 BMW i3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 BMW i3 and 2020 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 2019 BMW i3 and the 2020 BMW i3.
When we compare the 2019 BMW i3's and the 2020 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2019 BMW i3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 BMW i3 and 2020 BMW i3 have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 BMW i3's and the 2020 BMW i3's specifications and ratings, the 2019 BMW i3 is a better car than the 2020 BMW i3.
Pricing: A used 2019 BMW i3 ranges from $13,973 to $21,043 while a used 2020 BMW i3 is priced between $17,990 to $24,066.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 BMW i3 and the 2020 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 2019 BMW i3 and the 2020 BMW i3 makes 168 horsepower. Both the i3 and the i3 are rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 153 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the i3 is 5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the i3 is 7 hours (240V).
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
44450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
40475
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
36500 - 44450
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
44450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
39725
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
35000 - 44450
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17667
Price Range:
13973 - 21043
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
19399
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
17667 - 21130
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51252
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21040
Price Range:
17990 - 24066
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
21729
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
21040 - 22417
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42414
# Good or Great Deals:
1
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 2019 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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 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:
4.286595432386591
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
173.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
4.3 - 342.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1824838066862573
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
185.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)
3.2 - 367.4
BMW 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 / 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
2019 BMW i3 Trim Levels
Base, s
2020 BMW i3 Trim Levels
Base, s
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
184 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
MPGe:
124 / 102 / 113
Range (city/hwy):
153 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
33 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
MPGe:
124 / 102 / 113
Range (city/hwy):
153 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
42 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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:
39.8 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:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 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:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2965 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
62.9 inches
Length:
158.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2965 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
62.9 inches
Length:
158.3 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
Beige
Jucaro Beige Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Black
Fluid Black w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Gray
Mineral Grey w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
White
Capparis White w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Exterior Colors
Beige
Jucaro Beige Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Black
Fluid Black w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Gray
Mineral Grey w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
White
Capparis White w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent
Interior Colors
Brown
Tera Dark Truffle
Gray
Deka Dark / Giga Brown w/ Carum Spice Grey Wool Cloth / Mega Carum Spice Grey w/ Brown Cloth Highlight
Interior Colors
Brown
Tera Dark Truffle
Gray
Deka Dark / Giga Brown w/ Carum Spice Grey Wool Cloth / Mega Carum Spice Grey w/ Brown Cloth Highlight
