The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 30,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW 118d
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 118d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.2 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 118d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
409 mi
Range
734 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
