The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 3 THP 155 (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 21,800

€ 39,500

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 3 THP 155 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.4
67.5
78.5
62.1
69.9
80.3
67.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
62.1 in
96.5
155.4
101.2
157.4
155.4 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
17.66 %

General
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
154 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
130 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 3 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
16.68 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 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 DS 3 THP 155
41 mpg
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
30 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
536 mi
Range
88 mi
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
536 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
43.9 kWh
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
109.9 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 3 THP 155
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft