The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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. The BMW 120d DPF is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
166.4 in
Length
166.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.53 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft