The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 39,500

€ 27,000

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 5.3 inches taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
62.1
69.9
80.3
56.8
67.6
78.9
69.9 in
Width
67.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
62.1 in
Height
56.8 in
101.2
157.4
96.5
156.2
157.4 in
Length
156.2 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3543 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.67 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
205 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
44 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
88 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
787 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data