BMW i3 G28 or BMW i3 I01?

2022–present vs 2013–2022 · Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: i3 G28 4,872 mm, i3 I01 4,006 mm — a 87 cm difference.
Boot: i3 G28 410 l, i3 I01 260 l.
Lowest consumption: i3 G28 14.1 l/100 km, i3 I01 0.6 l/100 km.
Power: i3 G28 210–250 kW, i3 I01 125–135 kW.
Standard equipment: i3 G28 26 items (Base), i3 I01 27 items (Atelier).
On Autodrom: i3 I01 from €17,900 (1 listing); no i3 G28 is listed right now.

BMW i3 G282022–present · 2 engines · Base, Night Package, M Sport Night PackageSpecifications →Listings →

BMW i3 I012013–2022 · 6 engines · Atelier, Loft, Lodge, SuiteSpecifications →1 listing from €17,900 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW i3 G282022–presentno listings	BMW i3 I012013–20221 listing · from €17,900
Dimensions
Length	Length4,872 mm	Length3,999 mm–4,006 mm
Width	Width1,846 mm	Width1,775 mm–1,791 mm
Height	Height1,481 mm	Height1,578 mm–1,590 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,966 mm	Wheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume410 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,029 kg–2,087 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tanknot specified	Fuel tank9 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2013–2022
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines6
Power	Power210–250 kW (286–340 hp)	Power125–135 kW (170–184 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)not specified	Displacement (l)0.6
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelElectric, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.1 l/100 km · eDrive40L	Lowest consumption0.6 l/100 km · 60 Ah REx
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · eDrive40L	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · i3s 120 Ah
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Atelier
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim27 · Atelier
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Base	Items in the top trim32 · Suite
Equipment · Comfort13 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging✓	Wireless Phone Charging—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior0 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€17,900

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW i3 G28 or BMW i3 I01?

Length: BMW i3 G28 4,872 mm, BMW i3 I01 4,006 mm (a 866 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,966 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 410 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW i3 G28 or BMW i3 I01?

The most frugal BMW i3 G28 uses 14.1 l/100 km (eDrive40L); the most frugal BMW i3 I01 0.6 l/100 km (60 Ah REx).

Which is more powerful — BMW i3 G28 or BMW i3 I01?

The strongest BMW i3 G28 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (eDrive40L); the strongest BMW i3 I01 135 kW (184 hp) (i3s 120 Ah).

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