The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (17 - 19)
€ 53,500

€ 30,000

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 118d.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
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
103.6
171
105.9
170.4
171 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
788 mi
BMW 118d
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
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