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BMW i3 vs DS N°8
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The DS N°8 is £2,635 cheaper than the BMW i3 (£50,790 against £53,425).
- The BMW i3 goes further: about 440 miles against 255 in typical real-world driving.
- The BMW i3 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 21 minutes against 36.
- The BMW i3 is more efficient (4.1 against 3.5 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The DS N°8 has the bigger boot: 620 litres against 451.
Side by side
| BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon) | DS N°8 FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £53,425 | £50,790 |
| Real-world range | 440 mi | 255 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 567 mi | 355 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 325 mi | 185 mi |
| Efficiency | 4.1 mi/kWh | 3.5 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 108.7 kWh | 73.7 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 400 kW | up to 160 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 21 min | 36 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 451 L | 620 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,800 kg | 1,260 kg |
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,834 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 4.7 s | 7.7 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon) and DS N°8 FWD. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW i3 or the DS N°8?
The DS N°8 is £2,635 cheaper than the BMW i3 (£50,790 against £53,425).
Which has the longer range, the BMW i3 or the DS N°8?
The BMW i3 goes further: about 440 miles against 255 in typical real-world driving.
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