The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 43,500
€ 23,700
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi S3
BMW 116i
1401
1777
1966
1421
1748
1934
1777 mm
Width
1748 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1401 mm
Height
1421 mm
2596
4252
2660
4239
4252 mm
Length
4239 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 116i
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.97 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 116i
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
1599 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
160 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.29 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
11.29 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
534 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L


















