What is the difference between a BMW i3 and i3s?
Compared to the standard i3, the i3s has 40mm wider track, 10mm drop in ride height, and 20mm wider wheels (20 inch). Power is up, to 184hp (the i3 has 170hp), as is torque, at 270Nm (i3 is 250Nm). In addition to peak power improvement there’s 40% more power and torque at high rpm. The i3 is a quick car, and the i3S is even faster. It’s great in town but feels old on the open road.
What is the lifespan of a BMW i3?
What is bmw i3 lifespan? The estimated lifespan of a bmw i3 is 127,000 miles, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Factors such as ulez compliance and bhp are major factors when looking into a vehicle’s lifespan. The latter drives up upfront investments in an already costly transition to modern, climate-friendly mobility. This cost risk prompted bmw to discontinue production of its i3 model three years ago. When it was introduced in 2013, the vehicle resembled more of a concept car, and fitted in with the tech-driven era.
Is the BMW i3 a good used buy?
A 2nd hand BMW i3 shines if most of your driving is short trips, commuting, or city errands under 60–80 miles a day. If you do regular 200-mile highway runs, you’ll want to think carefully about which battery and whether you need the Range Extender. BMW estimates that the i3s has a range of 112 miles in EV mode and 93 miles on the range extender, giving a total of 205 miles (based on urban running at 20 degrees in Comfort). The new WLTP test has the EV range as 115 – 121 miles. Our own testing showed that the real-world range matches BMW’s estimates.