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 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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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


















