The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 26,100
€ 33,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 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
170.2
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 3.2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
53 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
850 mi
Range
355 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
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
