The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 36,600
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. The Audi S3 is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 123d.
Audi S3
BMW 123d
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 123d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
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