The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 Cabrio is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
171.7 in
Length
174.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.56 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
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 Cabrio
141 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
48 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
647 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data