The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 (16 - 18)
€ 41,400

€ 27,000

€ 41,400
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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 13.5 cm taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
1578
1775
2039
1443
1717
2004
1775 mm
Width
1717 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2004 mm
1578 mm
Height
1443 mm
2570
3999
2452
3968
3999 mm
Length
3968 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2452 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1607 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
13.19 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
205 bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
300 NM
DS Automobiles DS 3
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
Fuel Economy
18 kWh✽
( 220 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
52 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
220 MPGe
52 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
149 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
149 mi
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3
Environmental Impact
36.7 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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
36.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
12 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
357 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
285 L





1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data