The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 37,500
 BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 Convertible is 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
174.4 in
Length
171.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.71 %
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
587 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data