This is our in-depth review of the all-new BMW 3 Series M350 (ICE) vs BMW i3. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
00:00 all-new BMW 3 Series petrol
00:50 BMW M350
02:20 Difference M350 and M Sport
03:10 Difference ICE and EV i3
05:18 Suspension and rear
07:15 Engines
09:33 Interior quality M350
13:07 Steering, seats and comfort M350
15:15 Comfort and i3 interior
16:55 Frunk i3
17:18 Foot garages difference ICE vs i3
18:23 Cockpit and interface M350
23:18 Rear seats i3 EV vs M350 ICE
25:28 Trunk/boot i3 vs M350 ICE
27:11 Which to pick?
Data & facts:
BMW 3 Series (ICE / combustion engine version), here as M350:
Length 4,76 m 187“ (1 cm shorter in length than i3 and 4 cm longer than ICE predecessor; 4 cm shorter in wheelbase than i3)
0,25 cd, for M Performance 0,275
18-20“ wheels
Fixed glass roof standard for ICE model
Adaptive M suspension optional and standard for M350
BMW 318 RWD 2,0 l R4 150 hp 0-100 km/h 9,5 s
BMW 320 RWD 2,0 l R4 210 hp 330 Nm 48V MHEV 8-spd auto 0-100 km/h 7,4 s
BMW 330 RWD/AWD for North America
BMW M350 xDrive 3,0 l R6 443 hp 580 Nm 48V MHEV 8-spd auto 0-100 km/h 4,1 s
2,0 l 4-cyl PHEV later
No Diesel
450 l trunk
Price
318 from 50.000 Euro
320 from 55.000 Euro
M350 from 81.000 Euro
BMW i3
i3 produced in Munich, main plant, in future also in Mexico for North American market
3 Series ICE produced in Dingolfing, Germany
High recycling share in many parts
0,21 cd
illuminated double kidney and Matrix LED optional (one package)
Le Castellet Blue color
19-21” wheels (19“ summer and winter tyres)
245 mm tyre width
Length 4,77 m 188“ (slightly longer than ICE 3-Series)
Standard dampers with hydraulic cushion, optional adaptive M suspension in AWD models with M Sport pack
Multifunctional comfort seat or M Sport seat (both animal free)
Seats in grey fabric (100 % recycled econeer) or black, brown, white or green Veganza leatherette, with Performtex microfibre insert in M Sport, optional M Sport seat
Optional animal skin
Dashboard always leatherette expect in M Sport trim (black fabric)
Panoramic vision standard, optional HUD
18“ Central display 3° more leant towards driver than in iX3
Steering setup more direct than in iX3
Fixed roof or optional fixed glass roof
420 l trunk
108,7 kWh battery (later also entry level battery)
800V charging with 400 kW DC peak
10-80 % in 21 min
AC 11 or 22 kW
Bi-directional charging
BMW i3 50 xDrive 469 hp 645 Nm
0-100 km/h 4,7 s
WLTP range 900 km, realistic real-world range 600 km 370 miles
Small battery
82,8 kWh
10-80 % in 21 min max 300 kW
635 km WLTP
BMW i3 40 AWD
0-100 km/h 5,4 s
VMax 200 km/h 125 mph
Price range i3: 60.000 - 80.000 Euro
Small battery AWD from 60.000 Euro
Big battery AWD from 66.000 Euro
