The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 49,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.2
70.6
78.5
68.9 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
55.2 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.4
166.4 in
Length
169.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.24 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
E87
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
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