The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 38,200
€ 28,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW 116d
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
166.5
105.9
170.4
166.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 116d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.85 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 116d
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 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
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
27.56 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
