The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.6 TDCi DPF (09 - 10) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 14,500

€ 41,600

€ 14,500
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 Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
58.3
67.8
78
61.8
70.5
80.3
67.8 in
Width
70.5 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
61.8 in
98
155.5
101.2
157.7
155.5 in
Length
157.7 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
2465 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
18.11 %

General
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
JA8/JR8
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
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
74 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
136 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
136 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Performance
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
104 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
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33.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
33.31 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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.)
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
63 MPGe
148 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
665 mi
Range
168 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
665 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
86.4 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi DPF
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





27.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft