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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
60
68
78.2
62.9
69.9
80.3
68 in
Width
69.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60 in
Height
62.9 in
97.1
155.2
101.2
157.9
155.2 in
Length
157.9 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.6 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
91 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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30.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
30.19 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 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
21 kWh✽
( 158 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 90
75 MPGe
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
57 mpg
city
No data
76 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
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
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 e-HDi 90
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
836 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
