The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 32,600
€ 36,600
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 120d is 4.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW 120d
Audi S3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi S3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.96 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi S3
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi S3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
687 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
