The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,900

€ 51,900

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 BMW 120d Convertible DPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
55.6
68.8
76.1
54.6
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
54.6 in
104.7
171.7
102.2
174.4
171.7 in
Length
174.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.32 %

General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
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 Convertible DPF
175 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
19.97 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
621 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data