The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 120d
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi S3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.7 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Audi S3
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi S3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft