The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 and height, but the BMW 125d is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft