The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d DPF is an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft