The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 40,100
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. The Audi S3 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 125d.
Audi S3
BMW 125d
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 125d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft