The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 32,100
€ 33,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.4 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
355 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
