The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 41,500
€ 25,000
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi S3
BMW 116i
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.4
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 116i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.12 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
