Electric

2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)

The 2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) is an all-electric sedan. Its electric drivetrain produces 170 hp (127 kW), with a quoted range of 114 miles (183 km), and it has rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.2 seconds and top speed is 93 mph (150 km/h).

2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)
2017
Year
170 hp
Power
Automatic (A1)
Trans.
Electric
Fuel

SPECS

Make BMW Model i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)
Year 2017 Version / Trim BMW 2017 i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Capparis White, Ionic Silver Metallic, Andesite Silver Metallic, Arravani Grey Metallic, Laurus Grey, Solar Orange Metallic, Protonic Blue Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Transmission Automatic (A1)
Motor Electric Motor
Power 170 hp / 127 kW Torque 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 7.2 sec Top Speed 93 mph (150 km/h)
Range / Economy 29.0 MPGe combined
Electric Range 114 miles (183 km) Max Charge Rate —
Wheelbase 2,570 mm Kerb Weight 1,195 kg (2,635 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2017 SEDANS

Compared with other 2017 sedans in our database, its 170 hp is 36% less than the average 2017 sedan (265 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.7 seconds slower than average, and it is 25% lighter than the typical sedan.

2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)Average 2017 sedansDifference
Power 170 hp 265 hp (112 cars) -36%
Torque 250 Nm 348 Nm (112 cars) -28%
0–60 mph 7.2 s 6.5 s (109 cars) +12%
Top speed 93 mph 137 mph (109 cars) -32%
Kerb weight 1,195 kg 1,584 kg (125 cars) -25%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2017 sedans with similar power to the 2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery).

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) 170 hp 7.2 s 1,195 kg
2017 Honda Civic 5Dr Sport 174 hp 8.2 s 1,245 kg
2017 Mazda 6 166 hp 7.8 s 1,415 kg
2017 BAIC EU5 R600 163 hp 8.5 s 1,480 kg
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 178 hp 7.4 s 1,500 kg
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FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start