The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 30,900
 BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 116d.
Audi S3
BMW 116d
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
165.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 116d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.22 %
BMW 116d (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
19 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft