The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 18,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (94 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 e-HDi 70.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
62.1
69.9
80.3
57.4
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
101.2
157.4
96.5
155.4
157.4 in
Length
155.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.51 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
67 hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
93 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
38 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 164 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 (94 Ah)
164 MPGe
77 MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
No data
city
65 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
133 mi
Range
823 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
823 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Environmental Impact
41 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).
70 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
70 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data