The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
€ 9,900

€ 35,000

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah).
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
60.4
68.7
78.6
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.7 in
Width
69.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60.4 in
Height
62.1 in
101.9
158.3
101.2
157.4
158.3 in
Length
157.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
17.58 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
SD
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
105 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 161 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.)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
161 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
464 mi
Range
91 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Environmental Impact
127 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 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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