The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Citroen C3 PureTech 82 (18 - ..)
€ 38,000

€ 13,000

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Citroen C3 PureTech 82.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
62.1
69.9
80.3
58
68.9
72
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72 in
62.1 in
Height
58 in
101.2
157.9
100
157.3
157.9 in
Length
157.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2392 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3252 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
19.32 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
I01
Generation
B618
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 PureTech 82
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
82 hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
93 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C3 PureTech 82
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
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
56 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
56 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
180 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
665 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
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).
79.5 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
79.5 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Citroen C3 PureTech 82
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data