The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 31,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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. The Audi S3 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Audi S3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
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 BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft