The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 40,800

€ 39,600

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 123d Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.5
70.6
77.2
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.6 in
Height
55.5 in
104.7
171.7
102.2
174.1
171.7 in
Length
174.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %

General
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
41 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
556 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
556 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data