The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 32,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is 11 cm shorter.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2690
4324
4214 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 125d
49 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
