2020 BMW i3 42 kWh - Efficiency (MPGe)

Top speedAcceleration
SpecificationsDriving rangeEfficiency
Body type: Hatchback
Doors: 5, Seats: 4
Length: 157.9 in / 4011 mm
Width: 69.9 in / 1775 mm
Height: 62.9 in / 1598 mm
Curb weight: 2965.22 lb / 1345 kg
Electric motor: 125 kW @ 4800 rpm, 250 Nm, Location: Rear
Top speed: 93.2 mph / 150.0 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.20 s
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Battery: 42.2 kWh, Voltage: 352 V

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Efficiency (city), other BMW models

Energy efficiency (city cycle) of the 2020 BMW i3 42 kWh and other BMW models with comparable fuel economy.

2024 BMW i4 M50
96 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 M50
96 MPGe
2025 BMW i4 M50
96 MPGe
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 US
99 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
100 MPGe
2025 BMW i4 eDrive40
100 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40
100 MPGe
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
100 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
107 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive35
107 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2025 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive35
115 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
115 MPGe
2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2020 BMW i3s 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2020 BMW i3 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
126 MPGe
2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
129 MPGe
2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
129 MPGe
2016 BMW i3 22 kWh
137 MPGe
2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
137 MPGe
2015 BMW i3 22 kWh
137 MPGe

Efficiency (combined), other BMW models

Energy efficiency (combined cycle) of the 2020 BMW i3 42 kWh and other BMW models with comparable fuel consumption equivalent.

2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
99 MPGe
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
99 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40
99 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
99 MPGe
2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh
102 MPGe
2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
102 MPGe
2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh
102 MPGe
2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
102 MPGe
2020 BMW i3s 42 kWh
102 MPGe
2020 BMW i3 42 kWh
102 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
105 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive35
105 MPGe
2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
106 MPGe
2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
106 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2025 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
109 MPGe
2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
112 MPGe
2020 BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle 42 kWh
112 MPGe
2020 BMW i3 42 kWh
112 MPGe
2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
112 MPGe
2018 BMW i3s 33 kWh
112 MPGe
2020 BMW i3s 42 kWh
113 MPGe
2024 BMW i4 eDrive35
113 MPGe
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35
113 MPGe
2019 BMW i3s 42 kWh
113 MPGe
2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh
113 MPGe
2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
118 MPGe
2017 BMW i3 33 kWh
118 MPGe
2016 BMW i3 22 kWh
124 MPGe
2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
124 MPGe
2015 BMW i3 22 kWh
124 MPGe

Efficiency (city), models by other brands

Energy efficiency (city cycle) of the 2020 BMW i3 42 kWh and electric cars by other brands with comparable fuel economy.

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
122 MPGe
2021 KIA Niro EV EX
123 MPGe
2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh
123 MPGe
2020 KIA Niro EV EX
123 MPGe
2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
123 MPGe
2021 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
123 MPGe
2026 Nissan Leaf SV+
123 MPGe
2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
123 MPGe
2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
123 MPGe
2026 Tesla Model Y Premium AWD
123 MPGe
2022 KIA Niro EV S
123 MPGe
2025 Nissan Leaf S
123 MPGe
2022 KIA Niro EV EX
123 MPGe
2025 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
123 MPGe
2019 Nissan Leaf S
124 MPGe
2018 Nissan Leaf SV
124 MPGe
2019 KIA Soul EV
124 MPGe
2017 Nissan Leaf SL
124 MPGe
2017 Nissan Leaf S
124 MPGe
2019 Nissan Leaf SV
124 MPGe
2020 BMW i3 42 kWh
124 MPGe
2016 Nissan Leaf SV
124 MPGe
2018 Nissan Leaf SL
124 MPGe
2018 Nissan Leaf S
124 MPGe
2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
124 MPGe
2022 Tesla Model S
124 MPGe
2018 KIA Soul EV
124 MPGe
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
124 MPGe
2017 Nissan Leaf SV
124 MPGe
2021 Tesla Model S
124 MPGe
2019 Nissan Leaf SL
124 MPGe
2016 Nissan Leaf SL
124 MPGe
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT Redline
125 MPGe
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier
125 MPGe
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier
125 MPGe
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT
125 MPGe
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Launch Edition
125 MPGe
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier Redline
125 MPGe
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT
125 MPGe
2024 Toyota bZ4X Limited FWD
125 MPGe
2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited FWD
125 MPGe

Efficiency (combined), models by other brands

Energy efficiency (combined cycle) of the 2020 BMW i3 42 kWh and electric cars by other brands with comparable fuel consumption equivalent.

2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
111 MPGe
2023 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
111 MPGe
2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring P 21"
111 MPGe
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD EU
111 MPGe
2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
111 MPGe
2019 Tesla Model S Long Range (SR)
111 MPGe
2022 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
111 MPGe
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition P 21"
111 MPGe
2025 Nissan Leaf S
111 MPGe
2020 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
111 MPGe
2019 Nissan Leaf S
112 MPGe
2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh
112 MPGe
2019 FIAT 500e
112 MPGe
2021 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
112 MPGe
2018 Nissan Leaf SV
112 MPGe
2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
112 MPGe
2017 Nissan Leaf SL
112 MPGe
2022 KIA Niro EV S
112 MPGe
2017 Nissan Leaf S
112 MPGe
2019 Nissan Leaf SV
112 MPGe
2020 BMW i3 42 kWh
112 MPGe
2022 KIA Niro EV EX
112 MPGe
2016 Nissan Leaf SV
112 MPGe
2018 Nissan Leaf SL
112 MPGe
2016 FIAT 500e
112 MPGe
2021 KIA Niro EV EX
112 MPGe
2018 Nissan Leaf S
112 MPGe
2020 KIA Niro EV EX
112 MPGe
2017 Nissan Leaf SV
112 MPGe
2019 Nissan Leaf SL
112 MPGe
2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
112 MPGe
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
112 MPGe
2016 Nissan Leaf SL
112 MPGe
2024 KIA Niro EV Wave
113 MPGe
2025 KIA Niro EV Wave
113 MPGe
2023 KIA Niro EV Wave
113 MPGe
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD EU NCA
113 MPGe
2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
113 MPGe
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
113 MPGe
2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
113 MPGe
2024 KIA Niro EV Wind
113 MPGe

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2020 BMW i3 42 kWh

Doors: 5, Seats: 4
Length: 157.9 in / 4011 mm
Width: 69.9 in / 1775 mm
Height: 62.9 in / 1598 mm
Curb weight: 2965.22 lb / 1345 kg
Electric motor: 125 kW @ 4800 rpm, 250 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 42.2 kWh, Voltage: 352 V