The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 16) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 45,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 7.6 cm narrower and 13.2 cm lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1458
1715
2004
1590
1791
2039
1715 mm
Width
1791 mm
2004 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1458 mm
Height
1590 mm
2452
3948
2570
4006
3948 mm
Length
4006 mm
2452 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1160 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1633 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
300 kg
20.55 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
98 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
98 bhp
181 bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
254 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
254 NM
270 NM
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
117 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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11.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 kg/bhp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
11.84 kg/bhp
8.07 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
( 93 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
20 kWh✽
( 199 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.)
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
93 MPGe
199 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
74 mpg
city
No data
88 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
823 mi
Range
134 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
134 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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).
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).
40.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
87 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
14 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
473 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L