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| ×2016 BMW i8 2dr Cpe | ×2016 BMW 3 Series 4dr Sdn | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$152,000 | CA$75,000 |
| Fees | CA$1,035 | CA$1,035 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,861/month | CA$1,412/month |
| Awards | - |  Best luxury sedan under $50,000 of 2016 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | 357 hp | - |
| Combined torque | N/A | - |
| Engine | 1,5 l I-3 | 3,0 l I-6 |
| Power | 228 hp @ 5,800 rpm (170 kW) | 425 hp @ 5,500 rpm (317 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 3,700 rpm (320 N·m) | 406 lb·ft @ 1,850 – 5,500 rpm (550 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 129 hp @ 4,800 rpm (96 kW) | - |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (249 N·m) | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | 7.1 kWh | - |
| Voltage | 355 V | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | Liquid | - |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km (3.1 Lₑ/100km) | 11.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 506 km | 517 km |
| Electric autonomy | 24 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 123 g/km | 271 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Head-up display | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/45YR20 | P255/35YR19 |
| Rear tires | P245/40YR20 | P275/35YR19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 4 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm (185″) | 4,686 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,943 mm (76″) | 1,877 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,298 mm (51″) | 1,425 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm (110″) | 2,812 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,643 mm (65″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,575 mm (62″) | 1,603 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) | 1,606 kg (3,541 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 4 | 5 |
| Trunk | 133 l | 481 l |
| Fuel tank | 42 l (9 gal) | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.6 s | N/A |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 39 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | ||
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 83% | 78% |
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