The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 37,400
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 39,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 125d
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
169.4 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 125d
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
261 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft