The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 39,100
€ 26,400
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 Sportback is 7.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
1402
1765
1995
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1402 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4302
2660
4227
4302 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.87 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.02 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
439 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
545 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).
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 Sportback
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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