The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S3 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi S3
BMW 120d
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
166.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 120d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.85 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Audi S3
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E87
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 automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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