The 2021 BMW i3 window sticker reads 31 mpg combined (30 city, 31 highway) for the 0.6L 2-cyl plug-in hybrid; the electric version is rated 113 MPGe. A used 2018 asks about $14,985 today.
The BMW i3 window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW i3 ran from 2014–2021.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW i3 VIN decoder.
What the BMW i3 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2021 i3:
The label also prints an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 28 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2021) the best i3 version ranks #5 of 34 on combined MPG (the class best is 39 mpg). The electric version (2021) is rated 113 MPGe with 153 miles of range.
How the i3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2014 to 2021:
Combined went from 39 mpg in 2014 to 31 in 2021; the best year on file is 2014 at 39 mpg.
What a used i3 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 44 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 listings | |
| 2016 | 9 listings | |
| 2015 | 12 listings | |
| 2014 | 10 listings |
A 2018 i3 asks a median $14,985 today, a 2014 about $6,495. Full breakdown on the BMW i3 value page.
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW i3 VIN decoder.
i3 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 7 i3 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 10 times. The most requested model years are 2016, 2014 and 2018.
Any i3 from 2014–2021: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.
Other BMW window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | |
| BMW X5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| BMW X3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M4 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M5 | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a BMW i3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every i3, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW i3 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW i3 window sticker show?
The 2021 label shows up to 31 mpg combined, #5 of 34 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,500 a year.
Which BMW i3 years do people look up most?
2016, with 3 of the 7 i3 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2014 and 2018.
What is a used BMW i3 worth now?
A 2018 asks a median $14,985 and a 2014 about $6,495, across 44 live listings. More on the BMW i3 value page.
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