The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
E81
Generation
8P
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 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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