The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 53,500

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
170.2
103.6
171
170.2 in
Length
171 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS3 Sportback
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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