The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 So Chic (16 - 18) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 17,100

€ 39,500

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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
157.4
155.7 in
Length
157.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2313 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3331 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
807 lb
25.87 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
S
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
81 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
81 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
87 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
108 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
28.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
28.56 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 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 82
51 mpg
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
42 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
675 mi
Range
88 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
675 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
43.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
87.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 PureTech 82
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft