The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 32,100
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
377 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
