The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 1.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.04 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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