The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)

€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 21,200
 DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (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 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
157.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3600 lb
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.39 %
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)

General

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
I01
Generation
S
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)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
98 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

Performance

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
93 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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
69 mpg  ( 77 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
77 MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
No data
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
823 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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).
70 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data