The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 26,100

€ 25,300

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 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
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
22.93 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
46 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
670 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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