2024 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro (285 HP) vs 2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i xDrive
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi S3 Sedan vs BMW 3 Series Sedan, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi S3 Sedan: AED 239,900BMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 240,000Audi S3 Sedan is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerAudi S3 Sedan: 290 hpBMW 3 Series Sedan: 184 hpAudi S3 Sedan makes 106 hp more.
- TorqueAudi S3 Sedan: 400 NmBMW 3 Series Sedan: 300 NmAudi S3 Sedan makes 100 Nm more.
- Fuel economyAudi S3 Sedan: 12.5 km/LBMW 3 Series Sedan: 14.5 km/LBMW 3 Series Sedan goes 2.0 km further per litre.
- LengthAudi S3 Sedan: 4504 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmBMW 3 Series Sedan is 209 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi S3 Sedan: 5 SeaterBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceAudi S3 Sedan: 390 LBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LBMW 3 Series Sedan carries 90 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi S3 Sedan or BMW 3 Series Sedan?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi S3 Sedan is AED 100 cheaper. Audi S3 Sedan makes 106 hp more. BMW 3 Series Sedan goes 2.0 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Audi
S3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro (285 HP)
AED 239,900*
BMW
3 Series Sedan 320i xDrive
AED 240,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
290
400
Petrol
4.0
2000
184
300
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
2000
Power (hp)
290
184
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
300
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
55
12.5
59
14.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
55
59
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.5
14.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.9
250
7.7
230
0 to 100 (s)
4.9
7.7
Top Speed (km/h)
250
230
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4504
1816
1415
2630
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235/35 R19
235/35 R19
390
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4
4713
1827
1442
2851
1655
225/50 R17
225/50 R17
480
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4504
4713
Width (mm)
1816
1827
Height (mm)
1415
1442
Wheelbase (mm)
2630
2851
Weight (kg)
-
1655
Front Tyres
235/35 R19
225/50 R17
Rear Tyres
235/35 R19
225/50 R17
Cargo Space (L)
390
480
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist