The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 40,100
€ 25,000
€ 40,100
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
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 116i.
Audi S3
BMW 116i
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
166.5
104.7
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 116i
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.26 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
449 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 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
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
