The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,800
 BMW 118d (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 is 3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi S3
BMW 118d
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.4 in
Length
170.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 118d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
BMW 118d (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
BMW 118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft