The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,800
€ 53,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118d is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
170.4
103.6
171
170.4 in
Length
171 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.94 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
