IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
111 -137 City / 106 -111 HWY
Horsepower
170
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Casey H
Electric cars will change your life
Love my it. My commute isn't very long so I rarely have to use the gas in my car, and I only charge 2 nights a week at home. Love electric!
accountCircle Justin C
You can buy BMW for your daily life. It is the luxury car.
This car is my favorite car because its design is best. Performance the car is excellent. It is very comfort. Reliability & features is awesome. Recently it add many features. If you buy this car, you win the life. Seat, design of inside is fabulous. Overall this is very good for me.
accountCircle Michael T
I going to rate it 5 out of 5.
It is working very well, I do not found any problem using this, great service and model, I think it was my best choice in my life. I found the inside condition of this car is more well than other, and it have well mileage compared to other car that nearby it. I recommend to all for buy the same model that I am using.
accountCircle Cristal R
Efficient and beautiful the BMW i3 is the vehicle for you.
Extremely reliable and no need to worry about gas as the vehicle is fully electrical. Vehicle is also very beautiful with a two tone color that comes in a variety of combinations. The amazing thing about it is that the vehicle makes practically no noise when you turn it on. Very easy to drive.
accountCircle Cassandra H
The i3 is comfortable and a great vehicle.
The 2-door/pull outdoor design is kind of is a problem when getting in and out of the car but manageable. The car is super comfy and surprisingly roomy despite being a small car. It is also great for parking and has a good turn radius. The Park/Drive/reverse is next to the drive wheel which is also convenient instead of having to look down to shift gears.
accountCircle James M
The BMW i3 is a b-class, high-roof hatchback manufactured and marketed by BMW.
It consumes too much gas in my opinion. The car, in general, is comfortable and reliable. What I love is audio system, I love to play music every time I am in the car and what's even better it is navigation system is sweet but simple. The car-size is normal, I do not have any spacing issues when parking.
accountCircle Gerald E
The BMW i3 has played a major role in bringing electric cars into the mainstream.
I3 ride and handling: great in the city; not so great on the highway. The i3's maneuverability and tight turning circle make it a great vehicle for city driving. However, the handling can feel twitchy at high speeds, and the ride is on the firm side. The i3's regenerative braking system supports one-pedal driving.
accountCircle Kevin Y
Comfortable and sneaky fast.
Performance is outstanding. No reliability issues at all. Fun and versatile. Looks small, but feels big once inside. Only complaint is the check engine indicator keeps coming on even though there is no problem. Dealer clears the indicator but then it comes back on.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Naomi B
Don't buy this car if you're looking for luxury or looks
It's a smooth car, no performance issues, reliable. Not as comfortable as my old car and doesn't look great

BMW i3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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60 Ah
170 HP 124 MPG 4 Seats
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94 Ah
170 HP 118 MPG 4 Seats
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94 Ah w/Range Extender
170 HP 111 MPG 4 Seats
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2017 BMW i3 Owner Reviews

4.66
35 Reviews
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5 stars 69%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Howard R on April 13, 2021
My vehicle is super one.
As my vehicle performance, there haven't problem. But there have small problem. Like some time take time to start. And make some noise. Some down problem in engine. And glass some unclear. There engine features better than other vehicle. Engine power and security systems better than others.
accountCircle Jim A on March 5, 2021
It is all electric. No gas ever. Charges on standard house current
It is a great all electric car. Charges on regular house current. Has room for four. Modern design. Problem is only a little storage. Other than that i would recommend it for around town driving

Ranks #6 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2017 BMW i3 has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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5
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4.81
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4.66

Ranks #2 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2017 BMW i3 has a combined MPG of 137 which ranks it #2 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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150 MPG
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137 MPG
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131 MPG

Is The 2017 BMW i3 A Good Car?

Yes. We've never had any issues with it and it saves so much gas and barely changed our electricity bill.
Tirza D.

How Reliable Is The 2017 BMW i3?

It is been incredibly reliable. We haven't had any problems with it at all so far. It is a great car..
Tirza D.

Is The 2017 BMW i3 A Good Value?

We bought it used and it only cost us 20,000. I think it is a great value. It is still under warranty too.
Tirza D.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety