The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio dCi 90 EDC (13 - 15) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 20,200

€ 38,000

€ 20,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Clio dCi 90 is 5.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 12.9 cm lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
Renault Clio dCi 90
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
1448
1732
1945
1577
1775
2039
1732 mm
Width
1775 mm
1945 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1448 mm
Height
1577 mm
2589
4063
2570
4011
4063 mm
Length
4011 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio dCi 90
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
1227 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1708 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.77 %

General
Renault Clio dCi 90
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
X98
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Clio dCi 90
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
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Clio dCi 90
89 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Renault Clio dCi 90
220 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Performance
Renault Clio dCi 90
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

Renault Clio dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
13.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
Renault Clio dCi 90
13.79 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio dCi 90
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
( 86 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 190 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Clio dCi 90
86 MPGe
190 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
66 mpg
city
No data
86 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
756 mi
Range
180 mi
Renault Clio dCi 90
756 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
76.1 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
Renault Clio dCi 90
76.1 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio dCi 90
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
481 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






1146 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L