The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘ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 Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
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 Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
E87
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
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