The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 34,600
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
171 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.1 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft