BMW i3 (2013–2022) vs BMW M140i (2016–2019)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.
BMW i3
I01 (2013-2022)
4
Available Engines
3
Average costs
1
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- Électrique 170ch (60Ah)
- Électrique 170ch (94Ah)
- Électrique 170ch (120Ah)
- Électrique S 184ch
Average costs
- Pneus (4)
- 500-800€
- Liquide frein
- 60-100€
- Filtre habitacle
- 40-70€
Maintenance schedule
- —Always
BMW M140i
F20/F21 LCI (2016-2019)
2
Available Engines
4
Average costs
4
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- B58 3.0 Turbo 340 hp — rear-wheel drive
- B58 3.0 Turbo 340 hp — xDrive
Average costs
- Oil service
- 160-260 €
- Spark plugs
- 280-450 €
- ZF8 service
- 550-850 €
- Front brakes
- 550-900 €
Maintenance schedule
- 15 000 km1 year
- 30 000 km2 years
- 60 000 km4 years
- 80 000 km5-6 years
Average costs
BMW i3
- Pneus (4)
- 500-800€
- Liquide frein
- 60-100€
- Filtre habitacle
- 40-70€
BMW M140i
- Oil service
- 160-260 €
- Spark plugs
- 280-450 €
- ZF8 service
- 550-850 €
- Front brakes
- 550-900 €
Maintenance schedule
BMW i3
- 01
Always
Pas de vidyearge ni timing belt. Liquide frein 2 years. Filtre cabin 2 years. Pneus spécifiques (étroits) à vérifier. Ryearge Extender (if equipped) : vidyearge tors les 2 years.
BMW M140i
- 01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter, CBS diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
- 02
30 000 km
2 years
Cabin filter, brake fluid and cooling-system check
- 03
60 000 km
4 years
Air filter, spark plugs, auxiliary belt and running-gear check
- 04
80 000 km
5-6 years
Inspection and servicing of the ZF8 or manual gearbox, differential and drivetrain according to use
Points to watch
BMW i3
Voiture électrique urbaine innovante (carbone). Autonomie limitée (130-310 km selon batterie). Pneus spécifiques Bridgestone (usure rapide). Fiabilité correcte.
BMW M140i
The B58 engine is robust when properly serviced. Check the cooling system, oil seepage, ignition components, suspension and the service history of the ZF8 automatic or manual gearbox.
BMW i3 (2013–2022) vs BMW M140i (2016–2019)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.