Used 2014 BMW i3 Base for sale 

The 2014 BMW i3 is available in single trim but gets three different packages to choose from, which decides the features that you get with your i3. Those three models are Mega, Giga, and Tera. The i3 is available at a premium price of $41,350. It includes a decent amount of standard features. Here is a list of the standard features that are available with the 2014 BMW i3.

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Even though the hatchback is available in a single trim, BMW has provided various packages to optimize the features inside. We would recommend you to opt for the Giga trim as it includes great overall features. Some of those include automatic wipers, climate control, a 6.5-inch display, and many more. It starts at a base price of $41,350, which is slightly on the higher side but is worth every penny.

The Base 2014 i3 model is available with a hybrid-synchronous electric motor which gets a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This motor generates around 170 hp along with a peak torque of 184 lb-ft.

This setup provides an acceleration of 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the quarter-mile is covered in 15.3 seconds. The 2014 BMW i3 electric has a top speed of 150 mph. 

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 177 hp, while the Ford Focus is the least powerful at 143 hp. The B-Class follows the BMW with 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.8 seconds, while the Ford Focus takes around 11 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark. The Mercedes has a top speed of 101 mph, while the Ford tops out at 84 mph.

The 2014 BMW i3 is one of the most efficient electric vehicles that we currently see in the market. It gives us a gasoline-equivalent mileage of 137 mpge in the city and 111 mpge on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 124 mpge from the i3. The i3 provides us a range of 81 miles from its 22 kWh battery pack. 

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric provides the least equivalent mileage of 84 mpge, while the Ford Focus Electric provides a combined 105 mpge. But the higher 28 kWh battery pack in the Mercedes provides a slightly higher range of 85 miles. The Ford Focus with its 23 kWh battery pack provides a maximum range of 76 miles.

The interior design of the 2014 BMW i3 electric is one of the most modern designs that we have seen in a compact vehicle. The bright white trim inside accentuates the lighting and makes it feel roomy. The interior is adorned with high-quality eco-friendly materials that provide great comfort.

The high roof height provides great headroom at the front, but the headroom and legroom at the rear is limited to a minimum. The i3 electric can carry up to 4 passengers inside its cabin and provides a decent cargo volume of 15.1 cu.ft behind the rear seats, which improves to 36.9 cu.ft with rear seats folded.

Both the Ford Focus and Mercedes-Benz B-Class can carry up to 5 passengers inside its cabin. The Ford Focus provides the best headroom in the front, while the Mercedes is much more spacious at the rear. Along with high passenger volume, the Mercedes also has a much larger cargo volume of 21.6 cu.ft behind the rear seats, which improves to 51.4 cu.ft with rear seats folded. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2014 BMW i3 electric:

• Automatic climate control
• SensaTec premium vinyl and cloth upholstery
• 50/50-split-folding rear seats
• Eucalyptus wood trim
• Leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Heated front seats (optional)

How is the 2014 BMW i3 Hatchback’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system in the 2014 BMW i3 is equipped with multiple standard features. It gets a 6.5-inch display along with a navigation system. It also gets Bluetooth connectivity, iDrive electronic interface, USB port, HD radio, and a sound system.

There is an option to opt for a much better 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system as well. Here is a list of the infotainment features that are available with the 2014 BMW i3 electric: 

• 6.5-inch display
• Navigation system
• Bluetooth connectivity
• USB port, HD radio
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon 

This compact electric vehicle has a futuristic design that we have never seen before. The entire body seems to be raised with an extended front bumper with integrated fog lamps. The tiny kidney grille and LED headlamps sit just below the raised hood.

The entire exterior has blue highlights that give it the signature BMW electric vehicle feel. The two doors open against each other and give better space to enter the vehicle. The BMW i3 is the lightest in comparison with a curb weight of 2,860 pounds. It has the smallest length of just 153 inches along with a shorter wheelbase of 101 inches. 

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3,988 pounds, while the Ford Focus has a curb weight of 3,624 pounds. The Mercedes is slightly taller than the Focus. But rest all the dimensions of these two vehicles are almost similar and have a larger footprint than the i3. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2014 BMW i3 electric: 

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Automatic wipers
• Auto-dimming mirrors
• Sunroof
• Keyless entry

Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash-tested the 2014 BMW i3. Thus there is no data available regarding the safety rating of the vehicle. But the i3 is equipped with multiple safety features and driver-assistive technologies that help improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle and keep the passengers safe. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2014 BMW i3 electric: 

• Antilock disc brakes
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Front-seat side airbags 
• Rearview camera 
• Front parking sensors
• Lane-departure warning system 
• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian detection
• Automatic braking for frontal collision mitigation

The 2014 BMW i3 has come like a revolution in the electric vehicle department. The high power output and decent overall range from this electric vehicle result in some of the best performance in this segment. The i3 holds the most unique design and thus turns all the eyeballs wherever it goes. The interior is beautifully crafted with considerable spacing for all the passengers. Thus if you want to own a practical and beautiful electric car, the 2014 BMW i3 is surely for you.