The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 32,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW 125i
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
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 125i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.52 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
