The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 39,100
€ 30,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 120d is 1.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169.4
170.4 in
Length
169.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.97 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
F21
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
788 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
