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  2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), Turbo 1.5 L, 3 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Turbo Automatic (A1) 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), Turbo
 
MSRP: $43,700
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MSRP: $143,400
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MSRP: $44,450
MSRP: $33,450
  2016 BMW 330e 2017 BMW i8 2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) 2017 BMW 320i
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Elec + Gas
Prem. Gas
Elec + Gas
Prem. Gas
Electricity Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG on Electricity:72 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:31 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:76 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:28 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:118 MPGe
City MPGe:129 Highway MPGe:106
combined
city/highway
city highway
Combined MPG:28 MPG
City MPG:23 Highway MPG:35
combined
city/highway
city highway
.0 gal/100mi of gas + 47 kWh/100mi
3.2 gal/100mi
.1 gal/100mi of gas + 43 kWh/100mi
3.6 gal/100mi
29 kWh/100 mi 3.6 gal/100mi
EPA range: 14 miles on Elec + Gas and 350miles total
14 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-14 mi
350 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 15 miles on Elec + Gas and 330miles total
15 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-14 mi
330 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 114 miles
114 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 442 miles
442 miles
Total Range
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75.6 MPG
58

Lo

106

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

143.6 MPG

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG

You SAVE
$1,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$250
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$6,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SPEND
$2,500
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $1,650Electricity + Gasoline: $1,900$650$2,450
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$2.60 (on a single charge) Additional Information$2.65 (on a single charge) Additional Information$1.09$4.05
$3.66 (driving on gas only)$4.05 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$49 (gas only)$50 (gas only) $72
Tank Size10.8 gallons11.1 gallons 15.8 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

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Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Premium Gasoline
5.2 barrels 6.6 barrels 0.1 barrels 10.6 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Premium Gasoline
184 grams per mile199 grams per mile0 grams per mile323 grams per mile
EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


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3 SERIES 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
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3 SERIES 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2016 BMW 330e 2017 BMW i8 2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) 2017 BMW 320i
EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars Compact Cars
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes No Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger Yes Yes No Yes
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 96 ft3 (4 door) 81 ft3 (2 door) 84 ft3 (4 door) 96 ft3 (4 door)
Luggage Volume 9 ft3 (4 door) 5 ft3 (2 door) 15 ft3 (4 door) 13 ft3 (4 door)
Fuel Type Premium Gas (Recommended)
and Electricity
Premium Gas (Recommended)
and Electricity
Electricity Premium Gasoline
Recommended
Engine Descriptor Additional Information SIDI; PHEV SIDI; PHEV SIDI
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 65kW 96kW AC Induction 125 kW AC Induction
Time to Charge Battery 2 hrs at 240V 2 hrs at 240V 5 hrs at 240V

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 14 miles in EPA tests. It may use gasoline depending on how you drive.

When fully charged, you will pay about 7.0¢ per mile for the first 14 miles you drive ($.98 for the electricity and $.00 for the gasoline).

After the first 14 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 14.6¢/mile.

You will spend $.99 on electricity and $1.61 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 15 miles in EPA tests. It may use gasoline depending on how you drive.

When fully charged, you will pay about 6.9¢ per mile for the first 15 miles you drive ($.97 for the electricity and $.06 for the gasoline).

After the first 15 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 16.0¢/mile.

You will spend $.97 on electricity and $1.68 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.