The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 34,400
 BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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. The Audi S3 Convertible is 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
174.4 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.9 %
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
576 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data