The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 38,200
€ 25,100
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi S3
BMW 118i
55.1
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.1 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
166.5
104.7
166.4
166.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 118i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
