S3 vs 2 Series

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Audi S3
Audi

S3

Price from $52,000
Monthly payment $605
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BMW 2 Series
BMW

2 Series

Price from $42,200
Monthly payment $491
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Specifications

  S3 2 Series
Manufacturer Audi BMW
Starting price $52,000 $42,200
Monthly payment $605 $491
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 26.0 mpg 28.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 346 g/mi 278 g/mi–340 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Audi S3 and BMW 2 Series suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

S3 starts at $52,000; 2 Series starts at $42,200. The difference is $9,800, making 2 Series about 19% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: S3 — $605; 2 Series — $491. The difference is $114 per month, with 2 Series lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is S3 — 26.0 mpg; 2 Series — 28.0 mpg. 2 Series uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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