The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft