The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90 (13 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 17,700
€ 37,600
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 e-HDi 90 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 7.4 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1524
1728
1986
1598
1775
2039
1728 mm
Width
1775 mm
1986 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1524 mm
Height
1598 mm
2466
3941
2570
4011
3941 mm
Length
4011 mm
2466 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1246 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1670 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.61 %
General
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
91 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
91 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
230 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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13.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
13.69 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
( 90 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
21 kWh✽
( 190 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.)
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
90 MPGe
190 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
69 mpg
city
No data
91 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
799 mi
Range
128 mi
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
799 mi
128 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
42.6 kWh
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
71.9 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
90 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
379 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L















