The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,000
 BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167.5 in
Length
166.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft