The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 56,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 116d ED is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
170.4
103.6
170.7
170.4 in
Length
170.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %
General
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
70 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft

















