The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 (16 - 18) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 20,700

€ 41,600

€ 20,700
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
57.4
67.5
78.9
61.8
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
96.5
155.7
101.2
157.7
155.7 in
Length
157.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
14.65 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
128 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
20.06 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
55 mpg
148 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
44 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
723 mi
Range
168 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
723 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
45.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
81.4 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
959 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