The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 123d is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
E81
Generation
8V
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 S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft