The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 45,100
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,400
 BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 Sportback is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
E87
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 Sportback
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft