2015 BMW i3 REX (60Ah)
The 2015 BMW i3 REX (60Ah) is a 170-hp electric with a single-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $46,250 MSRP and is rated at 117 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 125 mpg city and 105 mpg highway (117 mpg combined).
The i3 measures 157.8 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,130 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $46,250 ($63,423 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $47,200 ($64,726 *) |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | AC synchronous electric motor; 0.6L I2 range-extender generator |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | I2 / 4 valves per cylinder (REX) |
| Bore and Stroke | 79.0 x 66.0 mm (REX) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 (REX) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 9.7 |
| Final Drive | 9.7 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 125 MPG |
| Highway | 105 MPG |
| Combined | 117 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium gasoline or Electricity |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 32.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11 in disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5J x 19 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5J x 19 |
| Tires Front | 155/70R19 |
| Tires Rear | 175/70R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 62.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Front Track | 61.9 in |
| Rear Track | 61.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,130 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 44.9% / 55.1% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars