The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
BMW 118d (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 118d
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
170.4 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi S3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 118d (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d
Audi S3
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 118d
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft