The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 36,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 116i
Audi S3
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.1
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi S3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.44 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi S3
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
514 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 116i
121.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
