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 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
55.2
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.4
104.7
166.4
169.4 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.88 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
261 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
