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    2016 BMW i3

    Used from

    $63,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    0.6 / 100km

    About the BMW i3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 BMW i3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $63,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $69,900 for the Range Extender.

    There are 2 variants of the i3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2014.

    The BMW i3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 125kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2016 i3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See BMW i3 models from other years

    2016 BMW i3 Price

    Range Extender

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD$63,900
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 BMW i3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW i3

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 125
      • Amps (a): 16
      • Duration (hours): 0.40
      • Duration (hours): 5.50
      • Voltage (v): 230
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 60.0
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 360
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 22.0
      • Range (km): 190.00
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1007
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Rear: 946
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1392
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1281
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1361
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1250
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 129
      • Combined (wh/mile): 208
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 12.9
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Key
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Remote Battery Pre-heating
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Range Extender

    Adds to Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Electric Power source
      • Range (km): 170.00
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 135
      • Combined (wh/mile): 217
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 13.5
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 38
      • Maximum Power Kw: 28
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 56
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4500
    Removes from Base:
    • Electric Power source
      • Range (km): 190.00
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 129
      • Combined (wh/mile): 208
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 12.9
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    See all 2016 BMW i3 Specs

    2016 BMW i3 Dimensions

    1597mm
    1775mm
    3999mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 BMW i3 Dimensions

    2016 BMW i3 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the BMW i3

    The most fuel efficient BMW i3 is the Range Extender with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a null and uses 0.6L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.

    BMW i3Fuel TypeCombined
    0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWDElectric0.6 L/100km
    See all BMW i3 Fuel Economy

    2016 BMW i3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW i3?

    The BMW i3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW i3 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW i3 is the Base that starts from $63,900.

    The most expensive BMW i3 is the Range Extender that starts from $69,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW i3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Range Extender.

    The largest BMW i3 is the Base which measures 1775mm wide, 3999mm in length and sits 1597mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW i3 is the Base which has 125kW of power from its null engine.

    The BMW i3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW i3 is the Range Extender which weighs 1730 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW i3 uses electric.