The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (14 - 16)
€ 42,200

€ 24,400

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 6.3 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 14 cm taller than the DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
1598
1775
2039
1458
1715
2004
1775 mm
Width
1715 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2004 mm
1598 mm
Height
1458 mm
2570
4011
2452
3948
4011 mm
Length
3948 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2452 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1598 kg

Weight Difference:
275 kg
19.1 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
I01
Generation
S
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 BlueHDi 120
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
118 bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
285 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
285 NM
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.87 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
9.87 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Fuel Economy
19 kWh✽
( 216 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
78 mpg
( 88 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.)
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
216 MPGe
88 MPGe
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
146 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
777 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Environmental Impact
37.3 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).
74 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
74 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
285 L





1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data