The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)

€ 21,200
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
€ 35,000
 BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 21,200
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 DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 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).
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
67.5
78.9
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
67.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
155.4 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.39 %
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 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

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 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
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah)

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
117 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
26.09 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 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✽  ( 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.)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
77 MPGe
161 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
823 mi
Range
91 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Environmental Impact
70 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).
42 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft