The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 118d is just 0.9 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 118d
Audi S3
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
2660
4239
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4239 mm
Length
4230 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi S3
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.48 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
Audi S3
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L