The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 28,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 116d.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
171 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft