The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 32,600
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 is 4.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW 120d
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 120d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.96 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
409 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 S3
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
