The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,700

€ 45,100

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.6
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.45 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft