The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 36,600
€ 25,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 S3 is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 116d.
Audi S3
BMW 116d
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 116d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.81 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
192 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
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
409 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
704 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
