The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 41,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 116i is 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
1421
1748
1934
1402
1765
1995
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1402 mm
2660
4239
2578
4302
4239 mm
Length
4302 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
16.35 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
350 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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11.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11.08 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
540 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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