BMW i3 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2021 BMW i3 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2021):
The BMW i3 is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
BMW i3 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 31 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 118 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 112 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 35 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 35 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 118 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 124 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 35 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 124 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 39 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 124 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 2 0.6L | 39 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW i3 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the BMW i3 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The BMW i3 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the BMW i3 come with AWD or 4WD?
The BMW i3 is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.