The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 123d is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 123d
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi S3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

BMW 123d
Audi S3
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi S3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
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