The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 31,800
€ 42,900
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 length, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
1421
1765
1984
1404
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1404 mm
2690
4324
2631
4324
4324 mm
Length
4324 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.32 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.14 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
5.14 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
