The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 41,600

€ 11,300

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW i3s (120 Ah) is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
61.8
70.5
80.3
62.6
69
78.6
70.5 in
Width
69 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
61.8 in
Height
62.6 in
101.2
157.7
101.9
158.4
157.7 in
Length
158.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.9 %

General
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
I01
Generation
SD
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 i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
99 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
16.62 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 148 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
( 50 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 i3s (120 Ah)
148 MPGe
50 MPGe
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
168 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
45.5 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft