The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 45,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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. The BMW 116i is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
105.9
170.4
103.6
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.83 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
503 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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






















