The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (11 - 15)
€ 41,000
€ 27,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 116d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
