The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 24,800
€ 43,500
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 118i is 1.3 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 118i
Audi S3
1421
1748
1934
1401
1777
1966
1748 mm
Width
1777 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1401 mm
2660
4239
2596
4252
4239 mm
Length
4252 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi S3
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1775 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.3 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi S3
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
141 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
190 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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9.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.57 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
540 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L














