The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 (16 - 18) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 23,500
€ 38,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 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
155.7
101.2
157.9
155.7 in
Length
157.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.94 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 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
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
118 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
22.89 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
( 73 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✽
( 158 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 120 Stop&Start
73 MPGe
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
53 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
777 mi
Range
180 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
777 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
74 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).
42.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
74 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 BlueHDi 120 Stop&Start
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
