The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 37,300
€ 31,400
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the BMW 120d is 5 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.86 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
46 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
352 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
