The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 37,800
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 218d Cabrio is just 0 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
69.8 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
174.5 in
Length
174.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.45 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
F23
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 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

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23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
23.83 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
55 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
127 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data