The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S3 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi S3
BMW 118d
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 118d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.86 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi S3
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E81
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 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
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft