The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (13 - 15)
€ 38,000

€ 11,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
62.1
69.9
80.3
63.7
69.2
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
62.1 in
Height
63.7 in
101.2
157.9
101.9
160.6
157.9 in
Length
160.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.89 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
I01
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
93 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
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
59 mpg
( 66 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.)
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
66 MPGe
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
180 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft