2018 Audi S3 vs. 2017 BMW 7 Series Hybrid

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What is the main difference between S3 and 7 Series Hybrid?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, ground shadow size, market segment, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2017 BMW 7 Series Hybrid has a more powerful engine and it gets 2 more mpg than the 2018 Audi S3. Also, there is a $45,450 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 7 Series Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2018 S3. In addition, the S3 is both significantly smaller and slightly shorter than the 7 Series Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$43,650
$89,100
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
292 hp
322 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.7 sec
5.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
62 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
68 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
64 MPGe
Width
Width
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85.4 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
74.9 in
Length
Length
175.8 in
206.6 in
Height
Height
54.8 in
58.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.6 in
126.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.3 ft2
107.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
39.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
59.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
38.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
44.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
57.7 in

Costs

2018 Audi S3

2017 BMW 7 Series Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800
$2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$409 (2018 Audi S3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus)
$629 (2017 BMW 7 Series 740e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$20,523
$30,243
2018 Audi S3 vs. 2017 BMW 7 Series Hybrid - Front Left Comparison2018 Audi S3 vs. 2017 BMW 7 Series Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
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