The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 38,200
€ 37,400
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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, but the Audi S3 is 3.9 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW 125d
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.5
105.9
170.4
166.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 125d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
