The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 40,100
€ 32,400
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
The BMW 118d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 118d
Audi S3
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.2
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.2 in
105.1
170
102.2
167.5
170 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi S3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi S3
F40
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi S3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.97 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
636 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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













