The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 35,000

€ 11,000

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62.1
69.9
80.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
69.9 in
Width
68.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
62.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101.2
157.4
101.9
158.3
157.4 in
Length
158.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
93 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 161 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
52 mpg
( 59 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 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
59 MPGe
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
91 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
42 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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