The Comparative Analysis :

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)

€ 18,500
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14) DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
€ 41,600
 BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3s (120 Ah)
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
57.4
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14)
67.5
78.9
61.8
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
70.5
80.3
67.5 in
Width
70.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
61.8 in
Blueprint DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14)
96.5
155.4
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.7
155.4 in
Length
157.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
2546 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70 EGS (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
15.39 %
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)

General

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
67 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
118 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (120 Ah)

Performance

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
103 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

738 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
38 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (120 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
23 kWh✽  ( 148 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 e-HDi 70
77 MPGe
148 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
65 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
823 mi
Range
168 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
823 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 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).
45.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
70 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

DS Automobiles DS 3 e-HDi 70
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
948 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