The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90 (18 - 19) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 17,700

€ 41,600

€ 17,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90 is 2.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
57
68.2
76.6
61.8
70.5
80.3
68.2 in
Width
70.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
61.8 in
101.9
160
101.2
157.7
160 in
Length
157.7 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
14.65 %

General
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
X98
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
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Performance
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
28.85 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 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.)
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
66 MPGe
148 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
55 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
699 mi
Range
168 mi
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
699 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
45.5 kWh
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
82.2 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio ENERGY dCi 90
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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