The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
€ 41,000
€ 31,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 width, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.4
105.9
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
673 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
