The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 31,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 12.1 cm shorter.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4203
2690
4324
4203 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.25 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
377 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
