The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)

€ 38,000
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 24,400
 DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 11.9 cm taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
1577
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
1775
2039
1458
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
1715
2004
1775 mm
Width
1715 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2004 mm
1577 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
2570
4011
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
2452
3948
4011 mm
Length
3948 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2452 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1598 kg
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
13.38 %
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)

General

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 bhp
118 bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
285 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
250 NM
285 NM
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

Performance

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.87 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
8.01 kg/bhp
9.87 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 190 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
78 mpg  ( 88 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
190 MPGe
88 MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
180 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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).
74 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data