The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 26,100

€ 35,500

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 8.6 cm longer and 0.8 cm lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
1413
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1413 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2578
4238
4324 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.99 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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12.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.35 kg/bhp
6.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
74 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
64 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
850 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L