The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Citroen C3 1.1 (10 - 12)
€ 38,000

€ 12,800

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Citroen C3 1.1.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
62.1
69.9
80.3
60
68
78.2
69.9 in
Width
68 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
62.1 in
Height
60 in
101.2
157.9
97.1
155.2
157.9 in
Length
155.2 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3366 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
13.46 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
59 hp
Citroen C3 1.1
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 1.1
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
93 mph
Maximum Speed
96 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
18.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
833 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 1.1
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
43.49 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
43.49 lb/hp
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
40 mpg
Citroen C3 1.1
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
180 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
526 mi
Citroen C3 1.1
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Citroen C3 1.1
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 1.1
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
800 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data