The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 37,300
€ 43,500
€ 37,300
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 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
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.31 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi S3
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi S3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
