The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 26,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 5 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
17 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
377 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
