The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 (13 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

€ 20,500
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 (13 - 14) Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
€ 36,800
 BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
60
Blueprint Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 (13 - 14)
68
78.2
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
68 in
Width
69.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 (13 - 14)
97.1
155.2
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
155.2 in
Length
157.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.71 %
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

General

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
112 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Performance

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
25.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
25.02 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 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
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.)
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
69 MPGe
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
51 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
133 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
736 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
41 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
78.2 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C3 e-HDi 115
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
831 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft