2015 BMW i3 Specifications
Compare important 2015 BMW i3 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Exterior length |
157.0 " |
157.0 " |
| Exterior body width |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
| Exterior height |
62.0 " |
62.0 " |
| Horsepower |
170 @ rpm |
170 @ rpm |
| Torque |
184 @ rpm |
184 @ rpm |
| Curb weight |
2,799 lbs. |
3,064 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
3,615 lbs. |
3,814 lbs. |
| Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
1,720 lbs. |
1,785 lbs. |
| Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
2,005 lbs. |
2,205 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
101.0 " |
101.0 " |
| Front track |
61.9 " |
61.9 " |
| Rear track |
62.0 " |
61.3 " |
| Turning radius |
16.2 '' |
16.2 '' |
| Ground clearance |
5.5 " |
5.5 " |
| Front legroom |
40.5 " |
40.5 " |
| Rear legroom |
31.9 " |
31.9 " |
| Front headroom |
39.6 " |
39.6 " |
| Rear headroom |
37.2 " |
37.2 " |
| Front shoulder room |
53.6 " |
53.6 " |
| Rear shoulder room |
49.2 " |
49.2 " |
| Luggage volume |
2.8 cu.ft. |
2.8 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
11.8 cu.ft. |
11.8 cu.ft. |
| Payload |
937 lbs. |
915 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient |
.29 |
.30 |
| Fuel tank |
N/A |
1.9 gal. |
2015 BMW i3 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the i3, however, is its roomy interior. The 2015 BMW i3 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Air conditioning, front |
automatic |
automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
metal-look |
metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
1 |
1 |
| Floor console |
partial |
partial |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
fixed |
fixed |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Programmable garage door opener |
opt |
opt |
| Instrumentation |
digital |
digital |
| Driver information centre |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather |
leather |
| Ashtray |
opt |
opt |
| Air compressor |
std |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
opt |
opt |
| Lighter elements |
front |
front |
| Low fuel warning |
N/A |
std |
| Fuel door release |
N/A |
power |
2015 BMW i3 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2015 BMW i3 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
| Body material |
composite |
composite |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
liftgate |
liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Front tires |
P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS |
P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
19" silver forged aluminum |
19" silver forged aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Tires - rear |
175/60QR10 |
175/60QR19 |
2015 BMW i3 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2015 BMW i3 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
4 passengers |
4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
fixed |
fixed |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
50-50 bench |
50-50 bench |
| Rear head restraints |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
Sensatec cloth/leatherette |
Sensatec cloth/leatherette |
2015 BMW i3 Entertainment System
Some 2015 BMW i3 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
4 |
4 |
| Amplifier |
360W |
360W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
std |
std |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
2015 BMW i3 Safety and Security Features
Each 2015 BMW i3 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
opt |
opt |
| LED taillights |
std |
std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
2015 BMW i3 Mechanical Features
The 2015 BMW i3 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Electric Motor |
Base w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Engine |
Electric Motor |
Hybrid Electric Motor |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
| Exhaust |
none |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
1-spd auto |
1-spd auto |
