The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)
€ 55,900
€ 28,800
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.6 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
1411
1800
1966
1421
1765
1984
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4335
2690
4329
4335 mm
Length
4329 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.09 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 118d
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
480 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
9.63 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
71 mpg
BMW 118d
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
412 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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