The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 39,100
€ 22,200
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 Sportback is 6.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
1402
1765
1995
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1402 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4302
2660
4239
4302 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.92 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
8P
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
185 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.02 kg/bhp
11 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 116i
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
439 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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