The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Suzuki Swift 5-door 1.3 DDiS (13 - 14)
€ 38,000

€ 16,000

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.1 cm longer, 8 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
1577
1775
2039
1510
1695
1950
1775 mm
Width
1695 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1950 mm
1577 mm
Height
1510 mm
2570
4011
2430
3850
4011 mm
Length
3850 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1140 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1560 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
15.24 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
I01
Generation
FZ/NZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
D13A
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 bhp
74 bhp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
250 NM
190 NM
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
93 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
8.01 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
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
72 mpg
( 81 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
81 MPGe
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
180 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
669 mi
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
211 L





1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
902 L