The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 41,500
€ 23,000
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.5 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi S3
BMW 118i
1401
1777
1966
1430
1751
1933
1777 mm
Width
1751 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1401 mm
Height
1430 mm
2596
4252
2660
4227
4252 mm
Length
4227 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 118i
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.82 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
4.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.28 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.84 kg/bhp
10.28 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
