The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100 (14 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
€ 21,000

€ 36,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
57.4
67.5
78.9
62.1
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
96.5
155.4
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 (94 Ah)
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
12.13 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
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
101 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
101 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 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 (94 Ah)
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
25.32 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
BMW i3 (94 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
20 kWh✽
( 164 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
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
823 mi
Range
133 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
823 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 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).
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).
41 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 100
70 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 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 (94 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