2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid vs. 2018 BMW i3
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2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid
$159 /mo.
2018 BMW i3
$449 /mo.
What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan Hybrid and i3?
Two BMW models, but radically different on almost all aspects. First of all, body structures are completely different. One is a Sedan and the other a Hatchback. The 2018 BMW 3 Series Hybrid is also significantly larger than the 2018 BMW i3. Also, the 2018 3 Series Sedan Hybrid has a more powerful engine and gets 58.3 mpg less than the 2018 i3. In addition, you'll seat one more passenger in the 3 Series Sedan Hybrid than in the i3. Among similarities are the market segment and starting price.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$45,600
$44,450
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
248 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.9 sec
7.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
66 MPGe
129 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
78 MPGe
106 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
71 MPGe
118 MPGe
Width
Width
80.0 in
80.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
69.9 - 70.5 in
Length
Length
182.8 in
158.1 - 158.3 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
62.6 - 62.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
101.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.5 ft2
76.7 - 77.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
40.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
53.6 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
37.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
31.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
49.2 in
Costs
2018 BMW 3 Series Sedan Hybrid
2018 BMW i3
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
$600 - $2,000
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$159 (2018 BMW 3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid)
$449 (2018 BMW i3 s 94 Ah)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$11,023
$19,764 - $21,164
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