The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 27,600
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 is 4.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW 116d ED
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 116d ED
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3
BMW 116d ED
8P
Generation
F20
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 ED
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 ED
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 116d ED
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
19 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
70 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft