The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 32,900

€ 49,900

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.2
70.6
78.5
70.8 in
Width
70.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
55.2 in
105.1
170
101.5
169.4
170 in
Length
169.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.52 %

General
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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28.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.24 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
687 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
409 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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