The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 27,700
€ 42,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 118d is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 118d
Audi S3
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.2
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
104.7
166.9
102.2
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi S3
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.36 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi S3
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
