The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 27,600

€ 35,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d ED is 1.7 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
55.6
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.94 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
950 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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