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 2.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
67.5
78.9
69.9 in
Width
67.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
62.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
157.9 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3523 lb
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
13.39 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
118 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
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
65 mpg  ( 73 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
73 MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data