The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 39,200
 BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 125i
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 125i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
171 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft