The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 36,200
€ 41,500
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 7.7 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 120d
Audi S3
1421
1765
1984
1401
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1401 mm
2690
4329
2596
4252
4329 mm
Length
4252 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi S3
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.01 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi S3
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi S3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.84 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.83 kg/bhp
4.84 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
61 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
