The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 40,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 0.4 inches 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
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi S3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.91 %
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 dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 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
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 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
