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Citroen Ami vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Ami or BMW X3?

Citroen Ami vs BMW X3: Key differences

Citroen Ami

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ami

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Ami is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,837 £.

As for electric range, the BMW X3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 13 km more than the Citroen Ami.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers considerably more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW X3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Ami is substantially lighter – 470 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 1,460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 507 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries significantly more – 570 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Ami holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £6,800
Ami

Citroen Ami

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 8,200 £
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
470 - 483 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,390 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
217 - 230 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
BMW
Is the Citroen Ami offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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