The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 56,000

€ 25,400

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.4 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
103.6
170.7
105.9
170.2
170.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.4 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
402 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft