The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 43,100
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 123d.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
8V
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft