2021 BMW i3 Specifications
Compare important 2021 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 |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
158.3 |
158.1 |
158.3 |
158.1 |
| Exterior body width |
69.9 |
70.5 |
69.9 |
70.5 |
| Exterior height |
62.9 |
62.6 |
62.9 |
62.6 |
| Horsepower |
170 hp |
181 hp |
170 hp |
181 hp |
| Torque |
184 lb-ft. |
199 lb-ft. |
184 lb-ft. |
199 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
2972 |
3040 |
3276 |
3309 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
3858 |
3858 |
3951 |
3951 |
| Wheelbase |
101.2 |
101.2 |
101.2 |
101.2 |
| Turning radius |
16.2 '' |
16.9 '' |
16.2 '' |
16.9 '' |
| Front legroom |
40.5 |
40.5 |
40.5 |
40.5 |
| Rear legroom |
31.9 |
31.9 |
31.9 |
31.9 |
| Front headroom |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
| Rear headroom |
37 |
37 |
37 |
37 |
| Front shoulder room |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
| Rear shoulder room |
49 |
49 |
49 |
49 |
| Fuel tank |
N/A |
N/A |
2.3 gal. |
2.3 gal. |
| Payload |
838 lbs. |
816 lbs. |
666 lbs. |
650 lbs. |
2021 BMW i3 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the i3, however, is its roomy interior. The 2021 BMW i3 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Air conditioning, front |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
| Compass |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
metal-look |
metal-look |
metal-look |
metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Floor console |
partial |
partial |
partial |
partial |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Programmable garage door opener |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Instrumentation |
digital |
digital |
digital |
digital |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release |
N/A |
N/A |
power |
power |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather |
leather |
leather |
leather |
| Ashtray |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Air compressor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Lighter elements |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Cell phone |
pre-wiring |
pre-wiring |
pre-wiring |
pre-wiring |
2021 BMW i3 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2021 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 |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
| Body material |
composite |
composite |
composite |
composite |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
liftgate |
liftgate |
liftgate |
liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
| Wheels |
19 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
19 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
20 machined w/painted accents forged aluminum |
| Rear window wipers |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Fender flares |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
| Bodyside insert |
colored |
colored |
colored |
colored |
2021 BMW i3 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2021 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 |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
50-50 bench |
50-50 bench |
50-50 bench |
50-50 bench |
| Rear head restraints |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
cloth |
cloth |
cloth |
cloth |
2021 BMW i3 Entertainment System
Some 2021 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 |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Radio |
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Amplifier |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2021 BMW i3 Safety and Security Features
Each 2021 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 |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
LED low/high beam |
LED low/high beam |
LED low/high beam |
LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (front doors) |
keyfob (front doors) |
keyfob (front doors) |
keyfob (front doors) |
| Keyless access system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
Park Distance Control |
Park Distance Control |
Park Distance Control |
Park Distance Control |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
BMW Assist eCall |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cornering lights |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Directionally adaptive headlights |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
2021 BMW i3 Mechanical Features
The 2021 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 |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
rear-wheel |
| Exhaust |
none |
none |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
sport |
regular |
sport |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
1-spd auto |
1-spd auto |
1-spd auto |
1-spd auto |
| Axle ratio |
9.70 |
9.70 |
9.70 |
9.70 |
2021 BMW i3 Other Specs
In general, the 2021 BMW i3 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
120Ah 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
120Ah s w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: |
| Luggage capacity |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
36.9 cu.ft. |
36.9 cu.ft. |
36.9 cu.ft. |
36.9 cu.ft. |
| Horsepower rpm |
4,800 |
4,800 |
4,800 |
4,800 |
| EPA mileage estimates |
124 City / 102 Hwy |
124 City / 102 Hwy |
N/A |
N/A |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
48/unlimited |
| Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tires - front |
P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS |
P175/55TR20.0 BSW summer performance |
P155/70QR19.0 BSW AS |
P175/55TR20.0 BSW summer performance |
| Tires - rear |
175/60QR19 |
195/50TR20 |
175/60QR19 |
195/50TR20 |
